Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy

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Spanish Sessions

Applications for the 2025 Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy will be available March 26, 2025 through June 11, 2025.

2023 Spanish Civic Leadership Academy Application (Spanish)

2023 Spanish Civic Leadership Academy Application (English)

City to host 2025 academy with sessions in person

The City of Mountain View will hold a Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy beginning in September. Registration opens on December, 2024.

Through the program, participants are encouraged to increase their civic engagement, leadership and volunteerism in the community. The Academy also prepares individuals to serve on City Council advisory bodies and committees.

Testimonials from Graduates

La Ciudad en camino a ofrecer Academia para hispanohablantes

La ciudad de Mountain View ofrecerá la Academia de Liderazgo Cívico en español empezando en mazo. La inscripción para la Academia de 2025 inicia en noviembre de 2024.

A través de este programa, se motiva a los asistentes a incrementar su compromiso cívico y de voluntariado en la comunidad. La Academia también prepara a los integrantes para servir en los distintos organismos y comités consultivos del Concejo de la Ciudad.

2023  Solicitud -Academia de Liderazgo  Cívico (inglés)

2023 Solicitud -Academia de Liderazgo Cívico (español)

Haga clic aquí para ver la versión completa en español.

Details about 2025 Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Mountain View resident
  • Commitment to attend all 10 sessions over 10 weeks
  • Meets every week on Wednesdays from 5:30—8:30 p.m.
  • March 26 - June 11, 2025
  • Space is limited to 20 participants.
  • Registration is open through december, 2024.
  • Application form will be available in English and Spanish starting in December.
  • Commitment to attend all 10 sessions over 10 weeks 

Participant Opportunities

  • Learn how the Mountain View City Government works
  • Know about the services and programs that each department offers
  • Meet the members of the City Council and staff
  • Understand how Mountain View citizens can participate and get involved in issues that affect the community
  • Know your neighbors
  • Be a model and source of resources for other members of the community
  • Connect with nonprofit organizations in Mountain View

Objectives of the Program

  1. Educate and increase knowledge about the issues and functions of the City, services, activities
  2. Develop awareness of the role of residents in the city government
  3. Prepare individuals to serve in advisory groups and committees
  4. Explore opportunities to serve on nonprofit boards in the community.

Horarios y ubicación

The 2023 Civic Leadership Academy will meet every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., from septiembre 6 through noviembre 8. The sessions will meet in person at various City of Mountain View facilities. Classes are free to the public.

Información adicional

This is the fifth year that the City is hosting the Academy. The program launched in 2017 with over 130 participants completing the program to date. Each session is led by staff from City departments and includes information on each department’s core service function, major activities, programs and project overview. The program also features interactive exercises and group discussion.

For more information, Nancy Ducos can be reached at 650-903-6145 or nancy.ducos@mountainview.gov.

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