Washoe County Engaged Leadership Academy

Citizens & Government Working Together to Make a Difference....

Washoe County and the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension have created an 8-week training program of interactive sessions that are designed to cultivate a partnership between citizens and their County government. The participants develop skills to be more active in their communities and County government. At this time, it is anticipated that another session will be in the Fall of 2011.

"Learning about the inner workings of the county departments has not only made me a more informed citizen, but a more interested citizen; in seeking to volunteer and better my community!" -Sue Sherman (Fall 2007)

Benefits of Attending:

* Meet other community-minded citizens.
* Develop skills to interact with local government.
* Create a partnership with Washoe County Government.
* Make positive contributions to your neighborhood and community.

The program is newly designed by merging the Washoe County Leadership Academy and University of Nevada’s Cooperative Extension Engaged Leadership Program. The Engaged Leadership Program has been taught in Washoe County since 2002 under the leadership of Dr. Marlene Rebori, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. The Engaged Leadership Program was developed in partnership and close collaboration with Washoe County Community Development Staff to provide citizen volunteers with leadership skills and tools.

The Washoe County Leadership Academy began in 2004 and focuses on providing information on the vast services the County provides through personal contact with elected officials and department heads, simulated trials, planning and emergency simulations, tours to behind the scenes of jail and other venues.

"I gained a great amount of insight and information about our county government and I would strongly recommend attending the Leadership Academy to any individual with the desire to get the "inside scoop" on how our county government functions."   -Michael Henry (Fall 2007)