Applications Being Accepted for the Mayor’s Neighborhood Leadership Program

City of Rochester

News Release

(Tuesday, August 17, 2021) -
Mayor Lovely A. Warren today announced that applications are now being accepted for the next cohort of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Leadership Training (MNLT) program. The program is designed to help residents learn how to advocate for themselves and their neighborhoods.

“In order for our city to grow, residents must be engaged,” said Mayor Warren. “This program will provide the tools needed to transform our neighborhoods and our city. As we implement the Rochester 2034 Comprehensive Plan, we must build up the capacity of civically-minded community members to be skillful and effective leaders so that we can transform our city into one with more jobs, safer and more vibrant neighborhoods, and better educational opportunities.”

Administered by the Neighborhood Service Centers (NSC) in partnership with the Bureau of Planning, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Leadership Training program will give participants an opportunity to develop and refine civic-engagement skills. Topic areas will include: Tools and Techniques for Neighborhood Leadership; Learning about City Hall; Creating Opportunity in My Neighborhood; Effective Neighborhood Outreach; Housing in my Neighborhood; and Reaching our Neighborhood Young People.

The program runs from Sept. 30 to Nov. 18 and consists of eight sessions totaling 16 hours. All sessions take place from 6 to 8 pm and will be conducted via both Zoom and in-person. Details regarding the course schedule can be found on the downloadable application. A physical satellite site will be provided for residents without Internet access.

Applications can be found at https://www.cityofrochester.gov/nsc/ or at any of the four Neighborhood Service Center locations. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3 and applicants will receive confirmation of acceptance by Friday, Sept. 10.

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