Citizens Academies

A county citizens academy is designed to help educate, inform and engage citizens. Programs are typically conducted by staff at minimal or no cost to participants, and are held at night over the course of several weeks. Several North Carolina counties hold annual citizens academies or have hosted programs in the past.

 
Multimedia Resources

Online Resources

Websites for N.C. Counties with Citizens Academies

Guilford County Citizen's Academy Resources (PDF unless indicated)

  1. Citizens Academies and Developing Community Capital

    Citizens academies are educational programs conducted by local governments to create better informed and engaged citizens. These programs involve ordinary citizens participating in several sessions taught by local government officials. School of Government

  2. Citizens Academies and Background Checks

    Should applicants to citizens academies be subjected to some kind of background check before being allowed to participate? School of Government
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