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Civic Engagement Academy

Inspiring positive change in Philadelphia's communities through training and skill development.

About

The Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) is a free training program that provides community members with the tools to create lasting positive change. The trainings encourage local problem-solving and prepare residents to become community leaders, organizers, and activists.

Trainings for individuals

As an individual, you can access the workshops by attending the CEA Learning Series, which offers a different training each month.

Trainings for groups

Community groups, nonprofits, and City agencies may request trainings tailored to their needs.

Connect

Address	1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Room 1610 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email	CEA@phila.gov
	Phone: (215) 686-2055
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Training topics

The CEA offers workshops on many subjects related to civic engagement. The current topics include:

Asset mapping: How to identify resources that are relevant to your work.
Building coalitions: How to bring together community assets and resources to organize around a shared goal.
Building a recruitment plan: How to increase participant turnout through planning and benchmarking.
Community meeting management: Tips for community meeting planning, recruitment, and outreach.
Goal setting: Setting SMART goals and staying on track.
Government 101: The basics of federal, state, and local government and why they all matter.
Targeting and recruitment: How to use timing, community connections, and outreach to get the most out of your recruitment efforts.
Volunteer management: How to keep volunteers invested and interested in returning.

Posts

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21 MOCEVS staff members stand in front of the Franklin Square fountain and smile for the photo.

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MOCEVS reflects on 2022 accomplishments

March 9, 2023

The philadelphia skyline with a mural in the foreground

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CEA Takeaways: Growth, development, and innovation

August 29, 2019

William Penn statue on top of City Hall, surrounded by a flowering tree.

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CEA Takeaways: The Philadelphia DREAM

August 27, 2019

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Events

Oct

18

Event

Goal Setting

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Virtual

Event

Goal Setting

October 18, 2023
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours

Virtual
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Join us for our monthly Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series.

This month we'll be covering Goal Setting. Come and learn how to set the right goals for guiding your work.

RSVP at https://bit.ly/CEATrainings

Nov

15

Event

Building a Recruitment Plan

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Virtual

Event

Building a Recruitment Plan

November 15, 2023
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours

Virtual
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Join us for our monthly Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series.

This month we'll be covering how to Build a Recruitment Plan. Come and learn how to plan your outreach to engage the right people and resources.

RSVP at https://bit.ly/CEATrainings

Dec

20

Event

Asset Mapping

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Virtual

Event

Asset Mapping

December 20, 2023
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours

Virtual
map

Join us for our monthly Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series.

This month we'll be covering Asset Mapping. Come and learn how t identify the right people and resources for your work.

RSVP at https://bit.ly/CEATrainings

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About

Trainings for individuals

Trainings for groups

Connect

Training topics

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Events

Goal Setting

Building a Recruitment Plan

Asset Mapping