Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking experienced facilitators to lead sessions for its leadership development program People’s Academy for Community Engagement, also known as PACE. The presenters need to be experienced educators, trainers, or facilitators with a high degree of knowledge and experience in one or more of the following… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for the Seattle Youth Commission (SYC), a commission of 15 Seattle residents ages 13-19 that address issues of importance to youth. Appointed by the Mayor and Seattle City Council, youth serving on this commission get a unique opportunity to work with elected… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is accepting applications to the People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE), our civic leadership development program for the next wave of community leaders. The fall session begins September 27 and runs through December 6. During the 10-week program, 25-30 emerging leaders (18 years and up) will learn… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking individuals to do part-time outreach work to underrepresented communities in Seattle’s neighborhoods. Known as Public Outreach and Engagement Liaisons (POELs), these contractors must be connected to their respective cultures, fluent in the languages, and bi-cultural and bi-lingual. The main tasks of a POEL are… [ Keep reading ]
The second PACE session titled Accessing Government was held recently for the 24 participants enrolled in PACE (People’s Academy for Community Engagement). Facilitated by Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw; King County Councilmember Larry Gossett, and PACE alum Amanda Kay Hemlick, here are the key tips shared with the group: Reach out… [ Keep reading ]
PACE (People’s Academy for Community Engagement) hosted a seminar last week on how to make events and meetings more inclusive for everyone. Known as Universal Design, Deborah Witmer of the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities and Jess Chow from the City talked to a standing room only crowd. Here… [ Keep reading ]
Holding a public meeting or event? Want to ensure that it is accessible for anyone who wants to attend? Join us for our FREE seminar, “Universal Design: Inclusive Outreach and Public Engagement,” where you’ll learn to identify barriers to community participation in meetings, events, and programs. It will be held… [ Keep reading ]
The first PACE session titled Approaches to Leadership was held recently for the 24 participants enrolled in PACE (People’s Academy for Community Engagement). Led by Paulina Lopez, South Park Resource and Information Center Board Member; Jim Diers, consultant/speaker on community building; and Mike Fong, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff, here are… [ Keep reading ]
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… [ Keep reading ]
Join us Saturday, March 21 for a free screening of “Cracking the Codes” followed by a discussion facilitated by Darlene Flynn of the City of Seattle’s Office for Civil Rights. Click here for more information.
