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Register for The 2023 Civics 101 Workshop!
Welcome to The 2023 Civics 101 Workshop!
WHAT
- Civics 101 is a FREE 2-day workshop focused on building community power through civic knowledge! Please register below – and stay up to date on the schedule of events by joining the Facebook event page here!
WHEN
- Saturday, May 20th: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Sunday, May 21st: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
WHERE
- University of Bridgeport, The Heckman Center at the Wahlstrom Library, 2nd Floor
- 126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06604
WHY
- What makes a community powerful? A well-informed and engaged electorate! Our mission is to strengthen civic engagement in ourselves and our communities through education, organizing, advocacy, and political accountability to all Bridgeport residents, not just a select few. Our commitment to that mission is why we do Civics 101.
WHO
- Civics 101 is a weekend workshop that is free and open to everyone, young and old! It pulls together people who’ve been in the trenches, have subject matter expertise, and are willing to share their knowledge, with the hopes of bettering the community we all love. It is also an opportunity to engage, learn, network, and share ideas in a safe, fun, and collaborative space!
SAT, MAY 20th, 2023
SAT, MAY 20th, 2023
DAY 1: 8:30am – 4:00pm
8:30am: Welcome Breakfast & Registration
Detailed descriptions of all sessions coming soon!
9:00am: Session 1: Good Government
10:00am: Session 2: Public Education
11:00am: Session 3: Housing Justice
12:00pm: Session 4: Public Safety
LUNCH
2:00pm: Community Art Project
SUN, MAY 21st, 2023
SUN, MAY 21st, 2023
DAY 2: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Welcome Bunch & Opening
Detailed descriptions of all sessions coming soon!
10:30am: Session 1: Jobs & The Economy
11:30am: Session 2: Infrastructure & Transportation
LUNCH
1:30pm: Session 3: The Environment
2:30pm: Session 4: Arts & Culture
3:30pm: Closing