INC NEWS - Durham Neighborhood College (deadline is Jan 18)

[John Schelp]

folks,

Neighborhood College is a wonderful opportunity to
learn more about how Durham ticks...

Applicants Now Sought for Spring 2008 Durham
Neighborhood College

Deadline to Apply for Spring Term Is Friday, Jan 18

Residents looking to play a more active role in their
neighborhoods and the Durham community will get their
chance to learn how at this spring’s Durham
Neighborhood College, a class designed specifically
for residents to learn about the organization,
operations and services of their local City and County
governments.

Applications are available for the Durham Neighborhood
College 2008 spring term. This series of classes,
co-sponsored by the City and County of Durham ,
consists of interactive sessions facilitated by
various local government officials, allowing residents
to learn about key government operations directly from
the elected officials and staff responsible for
overseeing key City and County services.

The final day to apply for the spring session is
Friday, January 18, 2008. All applicants must be
current in their vehicle and property taxes at the
time of application.

The classes will be held on nine Thursday nights
beginning February 21, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
and on one Saturday morning.  Space in the Durham
Neighborhood College is limited to 25 people and
applications will be accepted to create a diverse
participant population from as many Durham
neighborhoods as possible as well as residents living
outside the city limits. Students must attend eight of
the 10 sessions to successfully complete the program.

A light meal is served prior to the start of each
class and sessions are held at City and County
facilities. There is a $30 fee for citizens accepted
to attend the program, and five scholarships are
available if needed. Area high school students ages 15
and up, as well as Latino residents, are particularly
encouraged to apply.

Interested residents should fill out and submit an
application to the Durham County Clerk to the Board of
Commissioners, located at 200 East Main Street, Second
Floor, Durham, N.C. 27701 .

To learn more about Durham Neighborhood College, or to
download an application, visit the City’s Web site at
www.durhamnc.gov/departments/public/dnc.cfm or the
County’s Web site at
www.durhamcountync.gov/departments/bocc/Durham_Neighborhood_College/index.html.
  

Questions: 560-4123 or 560-0002.


source: joint release from City & County.