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Recruitment Underway For Beaverton Organizing & Leadership Development Class Of 2020

The City of Beaverton is seeking community members interested in being part of the BOLD class of 2020.

(City of Beaverton)

Posted on January 21, 2020

BEAVERTON, Ore. – The City of Beaverton is seeking community members interested in being part of the Beaverton Organizing and Leadership Development (BOLD) class of 2020. This creative and inclusive program provides leadership development and civic engagement training for emerging immigrant and refugee leaders, and leaders of color in Beaverton.

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For more information and to apply, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/BOLD.

Now in its eighth year, the program has successfully graduated more than 130 participants. Many graduates have gone on to participate in other volunteer and leadership roles in the community.
The program is free, and trainings are structured based on a popular education model, which draws from each participant’s direct, lived experiences and knowledge.

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Content includes a focus on understanding the city’s government structure and political landscape; building a shared understanding of our experiences and priority issues; and community organizing and shifting public policy.

Participants must commit to attending all three training days to be eligible to participate (March 14, April 11 and May 9). English proficiency is not a requirement; interpretation will be provided.

The program is a partnership between the City of Beaverton and Unite Oregon and is a key strategy of the city’s Cultural Inclusion program to boost engagement of underrepresented communities in city government.


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