Our Programs
Citizens Academy delivers practical, community-centered civic education designed to equip immigrants and communities of color with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to participate meaningfully in civic life.
Programs Driving Real Community Impact
Civic Education and Leadership Trainings
Citizen Academy offers a structured 10-week civic education program grounded in cultural wealth theory and a life course framework. Through culturally and linguistically responsive instruction, participants gain practical knowledge of civic systems, community engagement, and leadership pathways that reflect lived experience, family structure, and community history.
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Be Part of the Change You Want to See
Citizen Academy equips immigrants and communities of color with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to engage in civic life, protect their rights, and lead change in their communities. From Know Your Rights trainings to leadership development and advocacy education, our programs turn participation into power.
