Miami-Dade County Civics Academy

Are you ready to make a difference in your community?

Become an active resident, learn how to participate in your local government, and advocate for your community.

By participating, you'll learn how to:

Navigate local, county and municipality government systems and structures
Access economic development and community resources
Engage with community leaders, elected officials, policymakers, and fellow residents
Develop strategies and skills for effective advocacy, public speaking, and media engagement

*How would you like to participate in these classes?

Online participation is linked to in-person discussions happening at specific locations and dates. Please select the location and date of the session you’d like to join virtually.

*What is your preferred language?

*Do you need any interpretation or ASL services?

*Please tell us more about the accommodations you'll need.

*Flexible Schedule — Your Choice!
Attend any session at any location and on any date that works for you.

Arcola Lakes Branch Library - 8240 NW 7 Ave., Miami, FL 33150
North Dade Regional Library - 2455 NW 183 St., Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Westchester Regional Library - 9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165
Main Library - 101 West Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130
Naranja Branch Library - 14850 SW 280 St., Miami, FL 33032

*Select which dates you'd like to attend classes at the Arcola Lakes Branch Library (choose as many as you'd like):

Monday, April 7 - 6pm-8pm: Session 1 - Foundations of Civic Participation
Monday, April 21 - 6pm-8pm: Session 2 - Solving Local Problems through Governance & Advocacy
Monday, May 5 - 6pm-8pm: Session 3 - Community Development and Engagement
Monday, May 19 - 6pm-8pm: Session 4 - Civic Engagement in Action

*Select which dates you'd like to attend classes at the North Dade Regional Library (choose as many as you'd like):

Tuesday, April 8 - 6pm-8pm: Session 1 - Foundations of Civic Participation
Tuesday, April 22 - 6pm-8pm: Session 2 - Solving Local Problems through Governance & Advocacy
Tuesday, May 6 - 6pm-8pm: Session 3 - Community Development and Engagement
Tuesday, May 13 - 6pm-8pm: Session 4 - Civic Engagement in Action

*Select which dates you'd like to attend classes at the Westchester Regional Library (choose as many as you'd like):

Tuesday, April 8 - 6pm-8pm: Session 1 - Foundations of Civic Participation
Tuesday, April 22 - 6pm-8pm: Session - Solving Local Problems through Governance & Advocacy
Tuesday, May 6 - 6pm-8pm: Session 3 - Community Development and Engagement
Tuesday, May 20 - 6pm-8pm: Session 4 - Civic Engagement in Action

*Select which dates you'd like to attend classes at the Main Library (choose as many as you'd like):

Thursday, April 10 - 12pm-2pm: Session 1 - Foundations of Civic Participation
Thursday, April 24 - 12pm-2pm: Session 2 - Solving Local Problems through Governance & Advocacy
Thursday, May 8 - 12pm-2pm: Session 3 - Community Development and Engagement
Thursday, May 22 - 12pm-2pm: Session 4 - Civic Engagement in Action

*Select which dates you'd like to attend classes at the Naranja Branch Library (choose as many as you'd like):

Tuesday, April 8 - 3pm-5pm: Session 1 - Foundations of Civic Participation
Saturday, April 26 - 3pm-5pm: Session 2 - Solving Local Problems through Governance & Advocacy
Saturday, May 10 - 3pm-5pm: : Session 3 - Community Development and Engagement
Saturday, May 24 - 3pm-5pm: Session 4 - Civic Engagement in Action

*Please provide your contact information.

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