New Orleans Neighborhoods Partnership Network

IT IS TIME TO INVEST IN NEW ORLEANS’ GREATEST ASSET, ITS PEOPLE

About Capacity College: The Capacity College is a comprehensive approach to support the development of neighborhood group capacity and inter-neighborhood collaboration. Through a series of workshops, information sessions and partnerships enrolled groups will learn how to:

1. Learn How to Lead an Effective Organization
2. Lead a Project from Vision to Implementation
3. Find New Partners and Allies for Civic Engagement
4. Learn Something New!

Register NOW for the Spring 2012 Semester!

Click Here for the Spring 2012 List of Classes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bhUJTYJaal-vGyFk7FbaVf7A1xujFxz4fNWGbqP-MmY/edit

Enrollment Guidelines:

1. A completed application should include 3-4 representatives (residents, staff, business owners) active in your your group or neighborhood. Individuals are also welcome to apply!
2. Identify a lead representative to communicate with NPN staff.
3. Your neighborhood group and representatives should identify a neighborhood project goal.

Registration includes:

6 Capacity College Core Classes
Symposium Series
4 Elective Classes
Capacity College Curriculum Binder
NPN Canvas Tote Bag
Access to Lending Library

Enrollment Fees: $35 per participant (NPN Member groups of 3-4) | $55 per participant (Non-Member groups of 3-4) | $70 (Individuals) | $25 (by the class)

Visit this link to download Capacity College application:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQc6YYfB9mYIVS4HdAwuEusKuS3DqLAw9CxrYcpr3cs/edit

Take this brief survey and let us know which class times work best for you!
https://docs.google.com/a/npnnola.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDFwdmZQbjRqVnNnblo0ZVQwLS13WHc6MQ#gid=

Components of a Capacity College Semester:

1. Core Classes: 6 courses taught by professionals in the field. Core classes cover topics from Leading an Effective Organization to Navigating City Hall, and everything in between.

2. Elective Classes: Learn something new every semester! Topics will vary and are taught by NPN partner organizations.

3. Symposium Series: A quarterly citywide discussion covering a broad range of information on Public Contracting & Disadvantaged Business Enterprises; Community Benefits Agreements; Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and Crime & Criminal Justice.

4. Mini-Grant Competitions: Attend symposiums, complete the follow-up technical workshops, and bring your project idea to the Mini-Grant competition at the end of the quarter to be looked at and evaluated by professionals and enter a grant competition to win funds to implement your idea!

5. Neighborhood Partnerships: Enrolled groups implement neighborhood projects by partnering with other neighborhoods, nonprofits, and businesses utilizing new relationships and training resources.

A Proven Track Record…

Powerpoint of Capacity College Structure & Classes
Listen to Stanley Merriwether’s Excitement for Capacity College
Spring 2009 Capacity College Semester Impact Snapshot
Capacity College 2009-2010 | Impact Snapshot
Pictures – Spring 2010 Capacity College
“Videos – Click Here”:

PREVIEW CLIPS OF CAPACITY COLLEGE CLASSES FROM SPRING 2010

Capacity College: Core Class #2 – Organizational Structure & Management

Capacity College: Core Class #2 – Organizational Structure & Management from Neighborhoods Partnership Networ on Vimeo.

Capacity College: Core Class #3 – Importance of Data

Capacity College: Core Class #3 – Importance of Data from Neighborhoods Partnership Networ on Vimeo.

Capacity College: Core Class #4 – City Hall 101

Capacity College: Core Class #4 – City Hall 101 from Neighborhoods Partnership Networ on Vimeo.

Capacity College: Core Class #5 – Establishing & Sustaining Partnerships

Capacity College: Core Class #5 – Establishing & Sustaining Partnerships from Neighborhoods Partnership Networ on Vimeo.

In Memory Of Pam Dashiell – Leader, Advocate, Teacher and Friend