Sign Up for Citizens Academy: Sessions on How to Be a Community Leader
Thursday, January 30, 2025
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5 Red Hook Public Library
Thursday, January 3, 5:30—6:30 PM
Community Room, Red Hook Public Library
7444 S Broadway, Red Hook
Do you want to make a difference in Red Hook? Do you want to know why government makes certain decisions, why things are the way they are in your neighborhood, and the incredible power you have to influence local priorities and actions to better your community?
Students who want to get into government work after graduation, secure future internships, or help improve Red Hook, would benefit from this 8-week program (7 meetings with one week off) sponsored by the Red Hook Public Library, focusing on increasing your capacity to be civic agents. Participants in the program will analyze how actions you may take can impact societal issues. As part of the program, you will meet with local leaders, visit important local sites and engage with local issues.
WEEK ONE - This is Where You Are: Local Government 101 and Personal Storytelling
WEEK TWO - Political Strength & Power
WEEK THREE - Lobbying as Engagement
WEEK FOUR - People & Place
WEEK FIVE - OFF
WEEK SIX- Sources of Power
WEEK SEVEN- Class Choice Trips
WEEK EIGHT - Where You’ll Go: Program Wrap
For more information, call 845-758-6822