From the Office of Community Affairs:

Civic Leadership Academy is a free, virtual, 11-week course that encourages more informed community leadership by giving City residents an opportunity to learn about their local government. Classes are available for any resident living within City of Pittsburgh limits and to business owners who operate within the City of Pittsburgh. To apply, please visit applycla.pittsburghpa.gov. Learn more about the Civic Leadership Academy at pittsburghpa.gov/oca/cla. 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>. We want to continue to have participants from as many neighborhoods as possible. Please feel free to help get the word out on social media by sharing our post <https://www.facebook.com/ocapgh/posts/4571535959547194> or by sharing the flier attached to this email! The deadline for applications is August 27th, 2021 and classes begin on September 22nd, 2021. 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. 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>. If there are questions, please reach out to me at gisele.betances@pittsburghpa.gov <lgisele.betances@pittsburghpa.gov> or by calling Community Affairs at 412-255-4773. Feel free to share my contact information with anyone who may be interested. Thank you for your time and support of the Civic Leadership Academy. Take care, Gisele *G**isele Betances* Community Liason, Office of Community Affairs City of Pittsburgh 5th Floor, 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh PA 15219 412-255-4773 gisele.betances@pittsburghpa.gov -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>