Week 0: Introduction to Local Government & Leadership
Dates: June 2 and 4
Objectives
- Build connections among participants
- Gain an overview of City structure and services
- Set program expectations
Activities
- Welcome and icebreaker activities
- Guided tour of City Hall
- Meet & greet with Mayor, Councilmembers, and City leadership
- Presentation: Overview of local government functions
- Department overviews
- Team building and leadership exercises, group assignments
- Participants select two preferred departments for shadowing
