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Larimer County Extension - NOW Accepting Applications for Family Leadership Training Institute Class of 2013

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Department: Board of County Commissioners
Release Date: Sep 20, 2012

Contact Information:

Jacque Miller, Larimer County Extension, 970-498-6014, millerj@co.larimer.co.us

Applications for the 2013 Larimer County Class of the Colorado Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) are now being accepted. FLTI is a series of 20 sessions on leadership training, civic literacy, and civic participation skills hosted by Larimer County Extension.  FLTI is based on the premise that family members are the best advocates for children and families in communities. Community leaders including parents, youth, and family members, can be effective when they speak out on issues and inform policymakers, the media, and the community, about the needs of their members.

From the graduates of the Class of 2012 Peggy Ortiz states, “The sessions have shown me that I do have a voice and I’m learning to better express myself through intellect and not my emotions.” Michael Pruznick shares, “My FLTI experience has been totally awesome. FLTI has helped me understand why I have previously had difficulties in advocating for issues.” And Audra Montoya-Baker says, “Thanks to FLTI I’m no longer JUST a single mother. I’m a family leader.”

Each year this opportunity is offered to 25 participants who are screened and selected based on their availability and readiness to become effective change agents on behalf of children, youth and families. Previous FLTI classes have included a cross-section of people including young adults to grandparents, single moms, dads, couples, those with community leadership experience and those who are just beginning the journey of civic engagement. Selected participants will come together over the 20 weeks of training which includes:

  • An initial all day retreat on Saturday January 12, 2013
  • Two 10-week series of sessions on Thursday evenings that focus on knowledge about the change process, skill building, and tools of civic engagement
  • A day at the State capital to learn the inner workings of government
  • The development of a personal community project

In exchange for FREE registration, participants give the commitment of time reflected in class attendance and a written community project. If FLTI is the right opportunity for you, apply on-line at www.coloradofamilyleadership.com. For more information, or to request a hard copy application to participate in this exciting program, contact Jacque Miller at 970-498-6014 or via email at millerj@co.larimer.co.us. Application deadline is Friday, November 2, 2012.

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