Miami Beach, FL
– The City of Miami Beach Neighborhood Leadership Academy opens enrollment
for its fall classes. The Academy is an interactive civic and public
information program designed for residents of Miami Beach. The no-tuition
Academy offers Miami Beach residents an opportunity to learn more
about City departments and their services in an interesting, fun and
interactive experience. Residents enrolled in the 12-week Academy
will have an opportunity to meet the people responsible for providing
City services, gain insight into how the City works, and understand
the role of each department. In addition, the Academy affords the
City staff an opportunity to learn about residents’ needs as their
customers and consumers of city services.
Enrollment to
the Academy is limited. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
to participate in the program. Applications will be accepted until
Friday, September 12 or until the class is full. Applications
are available online , at the City Hall’s Answer Center, or by
calling 305-673-7000, extension 6977 for more information.
“Through this
program, you will be able to increase your understanding of the city
and enhance your abilities to actively participate in many of the
important decision-making processes that affect your neighborhood.
Participating in your local government will also assist us in understanding
your neighborhood needs and priorities. Additionally, it is a wonderful
opportunity to meet and interact with the city employees that are
responsible for delivering services to you,” said Miami Beach City
Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez.
The 12-week Neighborhood
Leadership Academy is fashioned after a traditional learning environment
with two-hour evening sessions once a week beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The classes are held weekly in the Miami Beach Convention Center and
are informal and small, allowing for communication between instructor
and participants. Students also evaluate each class.
The curriculum
is presented by individual City of Miami Beach departments and/or
divisions and includes an overview of each department or division’s
responsibilities and the services they provide. The fall semester
schedule will include:
• City Manager’s
Office,
• Neighborhood Services Department,
• Finance/Office of Management and Budget,
• Planning Department,
• Building Department,
• Capital Improvement Projects,
• Parks & Recreation Department,
• Public Works Department,
• Parking Department,
• Fire Department,
• Police Department,
• Tourism and Cultural Development/Economic Development,