Apply for the 2011 Michigan Civic Engagement Academy

[Dave Woodward, CPL Michigan]

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Dear Supporter, Calling all emerging leaders! Do you care about your community and want to know how to be most effective in making the changes you want to see a reality?  Do you have ideas and opinions you want to implement to make your neighborhood or city better?  Have you gotten a taste of the power of community organizing and political action through volunteering on a campaign, rallying, or protesting and want to do more?  If you are ready to take the plunge from wanting community change to making it happen, the CPL Michigan Civic Engagement Academy is the program for you! Apply for the program today! Through 50 hours of training over 5 months, as well as peer coaching, networking, and community engagement projects, you can build a foundation of essential organizing and leadership skills that will help you shape your community and enhance your leadership by: Developing a broader understanding of the political landscape in Michigan, including who holds power in your community, where your power comes from, and how to influence those with power. Learning more about the issues and policies that most impact your communities, as well as how these intersect with other communities. Deepening your awareness and improving your ability to collaborate across issues and communities. Strengthening core leadership skills to engage more fully in organizing, advocacy, issue and electoral campaigns. Identifying long-term leadership goals and developing a clear plan to increase your political involvement. Feeling empowered and equipped to take on a greater leadership role in your community. The trainings will be held May 14th-15th, June 18th, July 23rd-24th, August 27th, and Sept. 17th-18th in Lansing, Michigan.  Participation in all weekend workshops is required. Individuals from across the state are encouraged to apply. The cost of the full 5 month training, including lunch and materials, is just $100, though partial scholarships are available based on need. To apply for a scholarship, fill out the Community Engagement Academy application and indicate in that application that you need a scholarship. Applications are due April 20th.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email Dessa Cosma at dco...@progressiveleaders.org. More than ever, we need to be investing in and building the political leadership to fight back against the takeover of our state. And we need your help to make it happen. All the best, Dave

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