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Neighborhood Leadership Institute
The Neighborhood Leadership Institute (NLI) is an annual 14-week program that trains Dayton residents for current or future leadership opportunities in city communities. Workshops are held at various locations and presentations cover topics such as Dayton's history; the role of City government, the criminal justice system and cultural diversity; skill-building components such as public speaking and small-group dynamics; and a bus tour of Dayton neighborhoods. Class members also complete field assignments to expand their knowledge of Dayton, City government and the community at large.
NLI offers the opportunity to meet and talk with government officials and other decision-makers. It encourages participants to develop a citywide perspective and establish a network of activists across the City.
The application deadline for the 2020 Institute is Feb. 7. For further information, contact Verletta Jackson at 937-333-3288 or email.
NLI Resources
NLI offers the opportunity to meet and talk with government officials and other decision-makers. It encourages participants to develop a citywide perspective and establish a network of activists across the City.
The application deadline for the 2020 Institute is Feb. 7. For further information, contact Verletta Jackson at 937-333-3288 or email.
NLI Resources
NLI 2020 Schedule
(WATCH for 2021 SCHEDULE TO BE POSTED SOON)| Session Name |
Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Kick Off / Getting Your Feet Wet | March 5, 5:30 p.m. |
Goodwill Easter Seals |
| Responding Not Reacting to Conflict | March 12, 6:00 p.m. | One Stop Shop |
| City Hall: Behind the Scenes | March 19, 6:00 p.m. | City Hall Commission Chambers |
| Discovering Dayton: Its History & People | March 26, 6:00 p.m. | Carillon Historic Park |
| Educating Our Future | April 2, 6:00 p.m. | Dayton Public Schools |
| The Criminal Justice System | April 16, 6:00 p.m. | Municipal Court Building |
| Tour of Dayton's Neighborhoods | April 18, 8:00 a.m. | Dayton Culture and RTA Center |
| Neighborhood Development | April 23, 6:00 p.m. | Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark |
| Partnering for Neighborhood | April 30, 6:00 p.m. | Wright Dunbar Conference Center |
| Cultural and Racial Harmony | May 7, 6:00 p.m. | Gary Haines Children Center |
| Presentation Skills for Community Leaders | May 14, 6:00 p.m. | Central State University Dayton Campus |
| Promoting Your "Hood" | May 21, 6:00 p.m. | DATV |
| Group Project Presentation | May 28, 6:00 p.m. | Sinclair Community College |
| Dinner and Graduation | June 4, 6:00 p.m. | Sinclair Community College |