The Civic Power Academy
....From City Hall to Capitol Hill
- Know Your Government. Find Your Voice. Build Your Power.
How does a decision at City Hall affect your neighborhood? Who do you call when an issue involves the County, your school board, Sacramento—or Washington, D.C.? And how can you make your voice heard beyond Election Day? BWOPA California invites you to the Civic Power Academy - Alameda County, a FREE civic leadership experience designed to help everyday people better understand government, strengthen their advocacy skills, and become more confident participants in the decisions shaping their communities.
Connect with elected officials, policy leaders, community advocates, and campaign strategists as we break down the roles of city, county, school board, state, and federal government—and explore practical ways to engage and advocate at every level.
You’ll leave ready to:
- PREPARE — Understand who represents you and how government works.
- UNDERSTAND — Learn where decisions are made and how public policy impacts your community.
- ACTIVATE — Build your own 90-Day Civic Action Plan and identify practical ways to get involved.
- VOTE WITH POWER — Become a more informed voter—from the top of the ballot to the local races and issues closest to home.
No political experience is required. Whether you are a first-time voter, college student, young adult, longtime community advocate, seasoned voter, or simply curious about how government works, there is a place for you.
HEAR FROM LEADERS. BUILD YOUR ADVOCACY PLAN. USE YOUR CIVIC POWER.
Space is limited. Apply today. APPLY FOR THE CIVIC POWER ACADEMY
Learn. Connect. Empower. Lead.
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