Program Goals
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Program Goals
Throughout Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy, it is our intention that participants achieve the following goals:
- Knowledge: Increase participants' understanding of local government while learning more about community issues and concerns. Participants get a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at how services and programs are provided. They graduate with a better understanding of what is needed to run a county.
- Involvement: Improve the quality and quantity of citizen participation with an emphasis on underrepresented communities in local government. Participants learn how they can be more involved. Many Gwinnett 101 alumni go on to volunteer in the community, and/or serve on appointed advisory boards and committees.
- Engagement: Strengthen the lines of communication and relationship between residents, business owners, students, and their local government. Participants can connect with community leaders of all backgrounds. They create relationships with County officials that foster enhanced communication.