[City of Auburn] Civics Academy Application

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Civics Academy Application

The City of Auburn Civics Academy is a free 8-week program where you can learn about City government, meet City staff, and learn ways to get involved in Auburn.

During the Academy, you will learn about:

How City government works
How City decisions are made
How the City uses public funds
What different City departments do
Ways to get involved in your community

You do not need any previous experience with City government to participate.

Civics Academy is a non-partisan program provided through the City of Auburn. While the program may include topics regarding political activity in the City, any use of City facilities for the purpose of campaigning for elective office or promoting or opposing ballot propositions is prohibited.

Who Can Apply?
People age 16 and older who live, work, own a business, or attend school in Auburn may apply.

Schedule
The Civics Academy is a 8-week program.

Evening sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays: September 15 – November 5, 6:00–8:30 PM.

Saturday sessions: September 19, September 26, and October 17, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM.

Sessions are held at different locations in Auburn. Meals and/or snacks will be provided. Participants may miss up to three sessions and still graduate.

Accessibility
We want everyone to be able to participate. If you need an accommodation or other support, you can tell us in the application.

Application and Selection
Space is limited. If we receive more applications than we can accept, we will select participants to represent different experiences, neighborhoods, and perspectives across the Auburn community.

Applicants who are not selected may be placed on a waitlist and given priority for a future Civics Academy.

The application takes about 5–10 minutes to complete.

Questions or need help applying?
Email neighborhoodprograms@auburnwa.gov.

Part 1 - About You

First Name

Last Name

What name would you like us to use for you?

Email (A copy of your application will be sent to this address. IMPORTANT: We will use email as the main way to contact you about Civics Academy.)

Phone Number

Are you age 16 or over?

Yes

Part 2 - Your Connection to Auburn

What is your connection to Auburn? Select all that apply.

I live in Auburn

I work in Auburn

I own a business in Auburn

I attend school in Auburn

Other (please specify below)

Other was selected above - Please describe your connection to Auburn:

How long have you lived, worked, owned a business, or attended school in Auburn?

How did you hear about Civics Academy?

City Website

Auburn Magazine

Social Media

Flyer

Friend, family member, or coworker

Community Organization

Other (please specify below)

Other was selected above - Please describe:

No previous experience is needed. The next questions help us understand your experience with government and civic programs.

Have you participated in the Auburn Police Department Citizen's Academy?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Have you completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Have you served on a City of Auburn board or commission?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Have you ever held an elected position?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Have you ever worked for a government agency?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Why would you like to participate in Civics Academy?

Part 3 - Support You May Need

Civics Academy includes both classroom sessions and optional field activities. Classroom sessions are conducted in English and consist of PowerPoint presentations and interactive elements, with printed materials provided beforehand. Saturday sessions include field activities that are optional and may involve walking between locations, climbing stairs, and navigating narrow spaces, mostly outdoors.

Do you need any accommodations or other support to participate?

Yes

I'm not sure

If yes, please tell us what would help you participate.

Do you have any food allergies or dietary needs we should know about?

Part 4 - Optional Demographic Questions

These questions are optional. Your answers help us understand who Civics Academy is reaching and how we can improve our outreach. You can skip any question you do not want to answer.

Age

16 – 20

21 – 35

36 – 50

51 – 64

65+

Prefer not to answer

How do you describe your race or ethnicity? Select all that apply.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino/a/e

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

Another race or ethnicity (please specify below)

Prefer not to answer

Other race or ethnicity - Please describe (optional)

What is your gender?

Man

Woman

Non-binary

Another option not listed here (please specify below)

Prefer not to say

Please describe (optional)

What language(s) do you speak at home? Select all that apply.

English

Spanish

Ukrainian

Russian

Another language (please describe below)

Prefer not to answer

Other language spoken at home:

What best describes your housing?

I rent my home

I own my home

Other

Prefer not to answer

Other selected above - Please describe (optional)

***This information could be subject to the Public Disclosure Act.***

Part 1 - About You

Address

Are you age 16 or over?

Part 2 - Your Connection to Auburn

What is your connection to Auburn? Select all that apply.

How did you hear about Civics Academy?

Have you participated in the Auburn Police Department Citizen's Academy?

Have you completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training?

Have you served on a City of Auburn board or commission?

Have you ever held an elected position?

Have you ever worked for a government agency?

Part 3 - Support You May Need

Do you need any accommodations or other support to participate?

Part 4 - Optional Demographic Questions

Age

How do you describe your race or ethnicity? Select all that apply.

What is your gender?

What language(s) do you speak at home? Select all that apply.

What best describes your housing?