MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Applications are now being accepted by the Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy spring session to help foster active leaders and make an impact in the city neighborhood by neighborhood.

Applications will be accepted for Michigan City residents ages 18 and over and reside within city limits. 

The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at residents who are interested in taking on a leadership role within their own neighborhoods and bringing neighbors together to spark synergy. Participants will learn more about the city, its departments, government processes and resources to cultivate their neighborhood’s identity and future path.

The program includes eight sessions on Thursdays from April 9 through May 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In place of Thursday sessions, mandatory Cornerstone Class sessions will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays April 25 and May 2.

These classes will educate and empower participants using the Asset-Based Community Development framework.

A commitment to the two cornerstone sessions and at least six of the eight dates is required to graduate. During the last class, participants will present their final projects before a graduation ceremony.

Applications are available here and will be accepted on a rolling basis, through Mar. 26.

For further information please call 219-873-4008 or email [email protected].