Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is accepting applications to the People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE), its civic leadership development program for the next wave of community leaders. The program begins this September and runs through September 2016.
During the 12-month program, 26 emerging leaders (18 years and up) will learn hands-on strategies for community building, accessing government, and inclusive engagement from experts in the field. PACE has a strong focus on Seattle’s community and neighborhood organizations, and the city’s governmental structure and processes.
Sessions will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30-9 p.m. at Seattle University. They begin this September and go through next May; then from May through August, participants work in teams with neighborhood groups to plan and implement community projects. Graduation occurs in September of 2016.
Tuition for the 12-month program is $100. Tuition assistance is available. To apply visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/engage/pace.htm. The application deadline is Friday, May 29 at 5:00 p.m.
For questions contact Casey Connelly, PACE Coordinator at 206-684-5667 or email at casey.connelly@seattle.gov.
