The Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is launching a spring session to help foster active leaders and make an impact in the city neighborhood by neighborhood.
Applications are now being accepted for Michigan City residents ages 18 and over who reside within the city limits. Applications are available online and will be accepted on a rolling basis, through March 26, 2026. Fillable PDFs can be downloaded, completed and emailed to Program Manager Pat Matsey at intern@edcmc.com.
The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at residents who are interested in taking on a leadership role within their own neighborhoods and bringing neighbors together to spark synergy. Participants will learn more about the city, its departments, government processes and resources to cultivate their neighborhood’s identity and future path.
The program includes eight sessions on Thursdays from April 9 through May 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. In place of Thursday sessions, mandatory Cornerstone Class sessions will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays April 25 and May 2. These foundational classes will educate and empower participants using the Asset-Based Community Development framework.