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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.

You can access the workshops by attending the CEA Learning Series, which offers a different training each month. There is no cost to attend.

Connect

Address
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email CEA@phila.gov
Phone
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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.
  • Centering accessibility and inclusion: How we can center accessibility in our recruitment, engagement, follow-through, and retention.
  • Leading a community meeting: 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.
  • Using data to tell your story: How we use quantitative and qualitative data to tell a story about the work we do.

Events

  • Nov
    19
    Goal Setting-Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Zoom-Virtual

    Goal Setting-Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series

    November 19, 2025
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Zoom-Virtual
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    Learn how to set yourself up for success by creating goals to guide your work. Sign Up Now
  • Dec
    17
    Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series-Asset Mapping
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Zoom-Virtual

    Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series-Asset Mapping

    December 17, 2025
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Zoom-Virtual
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    Learn how to identify the right people and resources for your work
    Sign Up Now

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