Accelerated Candidate Training
Accelerated Candidate
Accelerated Candidate Training (ACT) is a leadership development program designed to promote civic activism to solve community problems or issues in Blount County.
Our current course is already in session, but you can sign up to be on the waitlist and receive information on the next course opportunity.
Mission:
Our Mission is to build a new generation of community and political leaders.
Purpose:
Our Purpose is to spark community engagement through knowledge of local government structure and economic and social inequality. Then bridge division within local government and community leadership.
Current Course
February 14, 2022……………Elections/Elections Process
March 9, 2022………………….Basics of Local Government & Finances/Budget Process
April 4, 2022…………………….Economic Development & Impact on Community Well Being
May…………………………………..Opportunities for Service: Elected office, Appointment Boards & Commissions, Volunteer Opportunities
June………………………………….Political Typology Quiz & Economic Development Quiz
September………………………..Graduation/Victory Celebration
Next Course Tentative
January 2023………………….New Member Orientation
February 2023…………………Basics of Local Government & Finances/Budget Process
March 2023…………………….Elections/Elections Process
April 2023……………………….Economic Development & Impact on Community Well Being
May 2023……………………….Opportunities for Service: Elected office, Appointment Boards & Commissions, Volunteer Opportunities
June 2023………………………Political Typology Quiz & Economic Development Quiz
August 2023…………………..Status of Health and Healthcare in Blount County: Current issues and concerns
September 2023…………….Graduation/Victory Celebration
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