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Hands On Atlanta Citizen Academy is a modern meetinghouse where participants learn from volunteer experts, and from one another, in moderated discussions about critical issues in our community. Citizen Academy brings metro Atlantans together to brainstorm possible grassroots solutions and provides the skills and inspiration needed to put them into action.

Learn more about current Citizen Academy Course Offerings

Presenting Sponsor Hands On Atlanta Citizen Academy offers:

• Discussion-based curriculum designed to promote a conversation among many voices
• Instruction by dynamic community leaders with vast experience and expertise
• Issue-specific knowledge
• Opportunities to develop and enhance leadership skills
• Issue-related service projects that complement learning through hands-on experience
• The chance to connect with others working for community change

Ideas and Conversations
Take the next step in serving your community. Learn how to bring about change by getting involved in advocacy, activism and the political process. Expert volunteer faculty ranging from political operatives to grassroots leaders show you how.

Issues In Action
Do you want to be informed about a specific issue affecting our community? Try Issues in Action, a service learning program of Citizen Academy. You'll be part of a group of 15-20 volunteers examining a specific community issue (such as homelessness/meal service, seniors, children and youth, AIDS support, etc.) through discussions, group and individual service projects and leadership training over a five-week period.

Citizen Academy Film Series
This film series features the stories of ordinary citizens working to improve social conditions for themselves and for their communities. After viewing each film, join in a conversation about the implications for improving our own community.

Transcending Borders
Learn about social issues around the world and how they affect us locally. Join conversations about overcoming real or perceived barriers to intercultural understanding, from religion to foreign policy.

Skill Building
Improving our communities sometimes takes more than passion. Skill-building courses complement the other learning tracks by empowering individuals with how-to information and support. Train to become a volunteer leader in Hands On Atlanta's programs. Or, learn skills such as grant writing and volunteer management to start and support your own program.

Citizen Academy also offers Social Entrepreneur Awards throughout the year to offer financial and logistical support to citizens developing innovative programs to effect change in our communities.

Citizen Academy Sponsors:

• The Coca-Cola Company
• The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.
• The Grant FoundationThe John H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Foundation
• The Massey Charitable TrustSurdna Foundation
• United Parcel Service Foundation

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