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Posted on: May 5, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Watsonville Academy

Watsonville Academy

The Watsonville Academy is a nine-week interactive program geared at giving participants an inside look at how local government operates. Sessions will be held every other Thursday from June 29, 2023-October 19, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will include dinner starting at 5:30 pm. All applicants must be 18 years of age and must reside, or own a business in the City of Watsonville. In order to gain a good understanding of how your local government works your attendance is important. Participants may not miss more than 2 class sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion. Space is limited to 25 participants and offered on a first come, first serve basis. 

Application Link: https://forms.gle/F1SogWysDkc7FYFo8

Deadline to apply: June 5, 2023

Video Link: https://youtu.be/iaHHULOg3OQ

Visit our website for more information: https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/2432/Watsonville-Academy. Call or email Elizabeth Padilla with any questions at 768-3018.




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