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SPANISH-LANGUAGE CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BELONGING SPOTLIGHT

SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER PATHWAYS JOBS:

Since 2017, the City of Mountain View has hosted a Civic Leadership Academy for Spanish-speaking residents. The City program aims to introduce residents to the workings of Mountain View City government. Through the program, residents learn about city services, the budget process, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved in local decision-making. The Academy also prepares individuals to serve on City Council advisory bodies and committees. Each session is led by staff from City departments and includes information on each department’s core service function, major activities, programs, and project overview. The program also features interactive exercises and group discussions. Since its launch 6 years ago, over 130 participants have graduated from the program.

“The program provides a safe place where people can learn and participate. Participants identified their own power and realized they can impact the City’s decision-making process.” – Nancy Ducos, Mountain View Multilingual Community Outreach Coordinator

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