About The Neighborhood Partnership Network
IT IS TIME TO INVEST IN NEW ORLEANS’ GREATEST ASSET, ITS PEOPLE
Program Synopsis: 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 Strong Volunteer Organization Structure and Management
2. Leading a Project or Issue from Vision to Implementation
3. Finding New Partners and Allies for Civic
THE WINTER/SPRING 2010 CAPACITY COLLEGE SEMESTER IS A WRAP.

Capacity College 2009-2010 | Impact Snapshot
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SPRING 2009 CAPACITY COLLEGE SEMESTER INFORMATION.
Spring 2009 Capacity College Semester Impact Snapshot
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EXPLANATION OF CAPACITY COLLEGE COMPONENTS:
1. Core Classes: 5 neighborhood workshops taught by NPN Neighborhood Fellows. Core classes cover topics include Neighborhood Economics and City Hall 101, among others.
2. Good Neighbor Partnerships: Leverage neighborhood’s new skills by partnering with nonprofits.
3. Speakers Bureau: A series of lectures covering a range of essential information on civic and community development issues. See the Speakers Bureau link for past classes.
4. Neighborhood Project: Enrolled groups implement neighborhood projects by leveraging nonprofit partners, neighborhood relationships and training resources.
In Memory Of Pam Dashiell – Leader, Advocate, Teacher and Friend
Powerpoint of Capacity College Structure & Classes
Enrollment Guidelines:
1. A completed application should include 3-4 representatives (residents, staff, business owners) active in your your group or neighborhood.
2. Identify a lead representative to communicate with NPN staff.
3. Your neighborhood group and representatives should identify a neighborhood project goal.
Registration includes:
5 Capacity College Core Classes
Speakers Bureau
Capacity College Curriculum Binder
NPN Canvas Bag
Access to Lending Library