Learn More About Local Government by Joining the Foster City Civics Academy

For immediate release: July 15, 2024 

Contact: Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk, (650) 286-3250, pschaus@fostercity.org 

Join the Civics Academy for a free, immersive, educational, and entertaining opportunity to learn from staff in each of the City’s nine departments. Beginning on Wednesday, August 28, Foster City will host seven weekly classes at City facilities until the graduation ceremony at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 21. Enrollment is open as of Monday, July 15, and those interested are encouraged to apply by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 16. Visit www.fostercity.org/civicsacademy to find out more information or apply.  

“We are so excited about the return of the Civics Academy,” said Mayor Patrick Sullivan. “This is a fantastic opportunity for Foster City residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at the way their local government works. Participants will meet our talented staff, tour City facilities, and have a great time learning about all it takes to make Foster City such a unique and special place.”

Enrollment is open to Foster City residents only, ages 16 and up, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applicants under 18 will require signed permission from a parent or guardian, and youth enrollment will be limited to 5 participants. Meals will be provided at each session. Space in the program is limited and in-person attendance is mandatory, so please apply with a commitment to regular, uninterrupted attendance. 

Questions, applications, or comments can be sent to civicsacademy@fostercity.org, or by calling the Communications/City Clerk Department at (650) 286-3250. 

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