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Neighborhood Leadership Institute Now Accepting Applicants

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nli Dayton residents who have an interest in civic affairs and  want to make a difference in their neighborhoods are encouraged to attend The Neighborhood Leadership Institute (NLI) for their annual twelve-week program .
Workshops are held at various locations and presentations cover topics such as Dayton’s History, The Role of City Government, The Criminal Justice System, and Cultural Diversity; skill-building components such as Public Speaking and Small-Group Dynamics; and a day-long bus tour of Dayton neighborhoods.  Class members also complete field assignments to expand their knowledge of Dayton, City government and the community at large.  It encourages participants to develop a citywide perspective and establish a network of activists across the City.
Eligibility and Application
Any adult resident of the City of Dayton may apply; however, each class is
limited to 25 people.

Cost: Your Time
There is no charge for participation in the program. Your cost is the time and
effort you spend. The program consists of 14 evening and/or Saturday sessions
over a three-month period. Classroom and/or workshop sessions are held at
various locations related to the session topic. Presenters include current
neighborhood, business, and government leaders. Each participant must attend
all of the sessions in order to be certified as having completed the program. In
addition, outside field assignments are required.

Please spread the word to help recruit participants for the 2010 NLI class.  Follow the link for brochure, tentative schedule and application.  The deadline to sign up is Thursday, February 11, 2010.  If you have any questions, contact Kathleen Riggs at 333-3671 or Verletta Jackson at 333-3288.

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