Look Behind the Scenes at Your City Government
The City of Auburn Civics Academy is a free program where you can learn about City government, meet City staff, and learn ways to get involved in Auburn.
During the Academy, you will learn about:
- How City government works
- How City decisions are made
- How the City uses public funds
- What different City departments do
- Ways to get involved in your community
You do not need any previous experience with City government to participate.
Civics Academy is a non-partisan program provided through the City of Auburn. While the program may include topics regarding political activity in the City, any use of City facilities for the purpose of campaigning for elective office or promoting or opposing ballot propositions is prohibited.
Who Can Apply?
People age 16 and older who live, work, own a business, or attend school in Auburn may apply.
Schedule
The Civics Academy is a 8-week program.
Evening sessions:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: September 15 – November 5
6:00–8:30 PM
Saturday sessions:
September 19, September 26, and October 17
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sessions are held at different locations in Auburn. Meals and/or snacks will be provided. Participants may miss up to three sessions and still graduate.
Accessibility
We want everyone to be able to participate. If you need an accommodation or other support, you can tell us in the application.
Application and Selection
Space is limited. If we receive more applications than we can accept, we will select participants to represent different experiences, neighborhoods, and perspectives across the Auburn community.
Applicants who are not selected may be placed on a waitlist and given priority for a future Civics Academy.
The application takes about 5–10 minutes to complete.
Questions or need help applying?
Email [email protected].