The City of Greensboro is accepting applications for its public education program, City Academy, now through December 30. This free program, its 21st iteration, is designed to develop civic leadership and build a stronger city through well-informed and engaged residents.
City Academy participants get a look behind the scenes into City government through hands-on activities and learning experiences offered by 15 departments in various City locations, such as:
- Visits to the Greensboro Police Department’s firing range
- Tours of the Guilford Metro 911 Center, Public Safety Training Facility, Greensboro Transit Administrative and Maintenance Facility, and a water treatment facility
- Participation in interactive activities at various facilities throughout the City
Classes are held weekly from 5:45-9 pm, February through May, with graduation scheduled during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
City Academy is open to any resident living within the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro. Residents representing all City Council districts will be selected for the academy.
Selection criteria include:
- 18 years of age or older
- Must attend 80 percent of classes
- Written statement or desire to participate, included on application
- Successfully pass a background check
- Preference given to those willing to serve on a board or commission
The City of Greensboro is committed to bringing together people with a variety of backgrounds, ideas, and points of view. In this experience, City Academy strives to create an environment for learning that reflects the community as a whole.
To apply for the Spring 2026 session, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/cityacademy or call the City’s Community Relations Office at 336-373-2723.
