A brief description of the program at the Civic Leadership Academy —

The Civic Leadership Academy is a free, 10-week course about local government in the City of Pittsburgh. It includes tours, hands-on demonstrations, and fun activities to give an up-close and personal view of how the City is governed and run. In each class, participants learn about a different City department and the services that it provides to make for a safer, more livable City.

The Spring 2011 Civic Leadership Academy will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings between March 15 and May 17, 2011. For additional information, please call 412-255-4765 or email civicleaders@city.pittsburgh.pa.us.

A letter from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl:

Dear Neighbors,

I am pleased to announce the second-ever Civic Leadership Academy in the City of Pittsburgh.

The Civic Leadership Academy is a free, 10-week course about local government in the City of Pittsburgh that I created to foster more informed, effective, and inspired community and civic leadership. It includes tours, interactive demonstrations, and hands-on activities that give an up-close and personal view of how the City is operated and governed. In each class, participants learn about the services that a different City department provides, and ways in which communities can engage with that department to create a safer, more livable City.

What do we want from you? Your time, an open mind and a commitment to use the knowledge that you gain to make a positive difference in our City. What will we provide to you? Access to all of the City’s Directors and a unique chance to learn about the inner workings of your local government.

Click here to access the Civic Leadership Academy application, along with a wealth of other information about the program. If you have additional questions, please call (412) 255-4765 or email civicleaders@city.pittsburgh.pa.gov.

I hope that you choose to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

Sincerely,

Mayor, City of Pittsburgh