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Civics Academy Application

The City of Auburn offers a free English-language Civics Academy to Auburn residents, employees, business owners, and students. This Academy provides an overview of City government operation, including insight regarding how the City makes its decisions, allocates its funds, and operates its departments. The goal of the Civics Academy is to empower and encourage residents, employees, business owners, and students to become more civically engaged in the City’s future decisions affecting Auburn’s quality of life. 

The 2023 Auburn Civics Academy is an 11-week course held one evening a week from 6:00-8:30pm beginning Thursday, September 7, 2023 with four Saturday sessions on September 16, September 23, September 30, and October 7 from 9am-12pm. Classes are held in multiple locations in the City of Auburn, and a meal and/or snacks is provided at each session. Attendees must be willing to commit to attendance of sessions (can miss THREE sessions and still graduate).

Space in Civics Academy is limited, so not all applicants can be selected. The City determines Academy acceptance on a variety of factors such as strength of application, location of applicant, etc. to ensure that Academy enrollment reflects the diversity of the Auburn community. Applicants not selected this year will be offered a spot as an alternative in this year’s Academy, and will be prioritized in the next offering of Civics Academy. 

This application may take about 10 – 15 minutes to complete. If you need additional support to fill out the application, please contact our Neighborhood Programs Coordinator at neighborhoodprograms@auburnwa.gov. 

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.

Applicant Information - Part 1 of 3

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Are you age 16 or over?

Do you require interpretation to attend this class?

Financial assistance will be available for community members who want to participate but may have financial barriers to attending (transportation, childcare, adult care, etc.). Do you have any financial barriers that would prevent you from attending these sessions? Please note that any financial assistance may be subject to IRS Income Tax requirements, and may affect other benefits or have further tax implications.

Civics Academy class sessions combine classroom and field activities. Classroom sessions utilize Powerpoint presentations, videos, interactive elements, oral presentations, and small group work. Field activities (Saturday sessions) are optional but involve navigating from one  point to another, climbing stairs and going through narrow spaces, all mostly in an outdoor environment. All activities are optional, and classes are conducted in English. Any presentations will be made available in print prior to the class.

Do you require any accommodations to participate in Civics Academy?

Participation - Part 2 of 3

Do you live, work, or go to school in Auburn? (please check all that apply)

Have you attended Auburn Police Department’s Citizens Academy in the past?

Have you attended Emergency Management's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training?

Have you ever served on a board or commission in Auburn?

Have you ever held an elected office position?

Have you ever worked for any government agency?

Demographic Questions - Part 3 of 3

Why are you asking these questions? Auburn is working towards equity for historically underrepresented groups. The City strives to offer programs and services representing the full diversity of the Auburn community. We ask the following optional questions to assist the City in meeting this goal.  Responses will be used internally  to better inform the City’s outreach, engagement, and programming efforts. 

Age

Please indicate your gender(s). Select all that apply.

Would you describe yourself as transgender?

Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? Check all that apply.

Which of the following best describes your occupation?

Are you a renter or a homeowner?

***This information could be subject to the Public Disclosure Act.***