*Published:* 07.29.2021 *Contact:* Molly Onufer Communications Director Mayor's Office 412-579-8534 molly.onufer@pittsburghpa.gov Fall 2021 Civic Leadership Academy Applications Open and Available in Spanish PITTSBURGH, PA (July 29, 2021) Applications are now open for the Mayor William Peduto’s Fall 2021 Civic Leadership Academy (CLA). CLA is a free 11-week course where participants learn about city operations, services and resources from leaders of city departments, offices, bureaus and authorities. The course encourages more informed, effective and inspired community and civic leadership by giving City residents an opportunity to understand and engage with their local government. The program is held twice per year and applications are open to individuals over age 18 who live in, or own and operate a business in, the City of Pittsburgh limits. The Fall 2021 session will be held virtually via Zoom every Wednesday, September 22nd – December 8th, 2021, from 6:00-8:30 PM. Applications are due August 27th, 2021 at midnight. This cohort will be mostly virtual, but some sessions will be offered in-person for a hands-on experience. COVID-19 CDC guidelines will be followed at all times. Learn more about the Civic Leadership Academy at pittsburghpa.gov/oca/cla and apply at applycla.pittsburghpa.gov. Residents are encouraged to view recordings of the most recent sessions of virtual Civic Leadership Academy on YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2L3ZTwe78kGp_uMnHnRCto1Zi_GsGMj4> . To receive notification of future opportunities with the Civic Leadership Academy and other programs and news from the Office of Community Affairs and the City of Pittsburgh, sign up for the monthly community newsletter here <http://newsletter.pittsburghpa.gov/>. Spanish language access is now available for the Civic Leadership Academy. Go here <http://applycla.pittsburghpa.gov/> for the application or to learn more both in Spanish and English. La Academia de Liderazgo Cívico ofrece servicios de interpretación ahora en español. Para acceder a la inscripción en español o para aprender mas, haga clic en el siguiente link: http://applycla.pittsburghpa.gov/ Anyone who requires an accommodation for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in this program should contact the City of Pittsburgh ADA Coordinator Hillary Roman at hillary.roman@pittsburghpa.gov or by calling 412-255-2102 int. 457. Please contact Gisele at 412-255-4773 or gisele.betances@pittsburghpa.gov with questions. ------------------------------ . LaptopCupGreenMarker -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>