The Inaugural Junior Civic Leadership Academy:

Open Enrollment begins TODAY Wednesday, April 10^th

The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families, would like to invite you to participate in Junior Civic Leadership Academy (JCLA). As a new initiative from Mayor LaToya Cantrell, this engaging 8-week program will provide youth with an in-depth look at City government. The program includes hands-on demonstrations and presentations that give participants an insider's view of how the City of New Orleans operates. With this knowledge, students will be better equipped to engage their communities and help improve residents’ quality of life.

Who can participate in Junior Civic Leadership Academy?

Youth between the ages of 13 - 17 who live in New Orleans, are interested in government, and are interested in learning how to improve their community.

Schedule

JCLA will meet weekly on Saturdays from 9:30am - 12:00pm from June 1st through July 27th (excluding July 6th) at City Hall in the Homeland Security Conference Room (8E10) located at 1300 Perdido Street.

Courses

(Tentative course schedule)

Week 1: The Organization and Vision of City Government

Week 2: Dollars and Sense:  Financing NOLA's Needs

Week 3: The Mechanics of City Government

Week 4: Developing and Revitalizing Our Communities

Week 5: Public Safety

Week 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response

Week 7: Youth, Family, and Health Services

Week 8: Graduation and Looking Ahead

Applications will be available online. Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Wednesday, May 8^th, or until we reach capacity. 

For more information and to apply for Junior Civic Leadership Academy, please click here.

About

The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office is the City’s permanent mechanism for public participation in government decision-making. We create opportunities for dialogue, information sharing, partnership, and action between City government and neighborhood residents and leaders.