Training and Leadership Development

Neighborhood Leadership Academy
Want a behind the scenes, in-depth look at the breadth and depth of services provided by the City of Tallahassee?

Applicants must be:

•  At least 18 years of age
• A resident of the City of Tallahassee
• Willing to commit to one night per week for 10 weeks to participate in the virtual academy

The 2021 program begins on Tuesday, September 14, from 6:00 - 8:00pm and continues every Tuesday evening for 10 weeks. Sessions will be held both virtually and in-person at various locations. Activities will include tours of City facilities, active demonstrations, hands-on sessions and multi-media presentations. The goal of the academy is to engage residents and ensure they are well informed when it comes to the inner workings of the City so that as neighborhood leaders, they can share this knowledge with their respective neighborhoods. Additionally, participants will have opportunities to ask questions and share ideas with City staff and best practices with one another during the course of the program.
The 2021 course agenda includes a focus on the following topics:

• Budgeting & Strategic Planning
• Emergency Preparation
• A Focus on Citizen Services
• Economic Vitality and Development
• Enhancements in Transportation
• Citizen Feedback, Neighborhood Best Practices and Staying Connected

The 2021 Neighborhood Leadership Academy registration is now closed.
For more information about the NLA program, contact the Division of Neighborhood Affairs at 850-891-8795.

Testimonials

"I was really impressed with the City's Neighborhood Academy. The weekly sessions were extremely interesting and provided very meaningful and useful information. I've had the pleasure of participating in a variety of programs of this nature over the years, but NLA is without a doubt one of the best. I would strongly recommend that other Tallahassee residents participate to learn more about the City of Tallahassee." - Jake, former NLA participant

"Excellent! I've never known another city that is so open and welcoming to its customers. Every City representative showed a sincere interest in working with us and they were extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Tally rocks!" - Phil, former NLA participant

"I really enjoyed learning about the different City departments and the services they provide to residents. I gained so much valuable knowledge, which I've also used to help many of my friends and neighbors when they have a question about the City." - Susan, former NLA participant