Renton Civic Academy

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The Renton Civic Academy is back for the 2026 session. The Renton Civic Academy is an eight-week program available for Renton residents and businessowners who are ready to take the next step in being an informed and involved community member.

Renton’s Civic Academy program offers residents an inside look on how the city operates. Participants will learn the basics of local government and understand the roles and drivers of the different departments. In interactive workshops, hands on activities, and conversation with city leadership, participants will deepen their understanding of the internal operations of City of Renton. With participants expanded insight of Renton, graduates can help empower their community by using their voices.

Goals

  • Increase knowledge of the role of local government and our governance structure.
  • Increase awareness of city operations, decision-makers, and drivers
    • What the city does
    • How the city works
    • Increase involvement in their government
    • Improve trust and understanding with accurate information and awareness
    • Where to go to ask questions or learn more
    • How to navigate city websites and city communications to locate answers to questions
  • Increase number of community members serving as ambassadors to city services.
  • Make city government easier to understand and more accessible.
  • Build positive relationships and improve civic engagement.

Structure

The 2026 Civic Academy will meet weekly on Thursday nights, beginning on Thursday, January 22nd and concluding on Thursday, March 19th. The Civic Academy will not meet on Thursday, February 19th in alignment with the Renton School District Mid-Winter Break.

Please note the first session will be 3-hours from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The rest of the seven weeks will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. The Academy will meet at various locations around the city; this will be communicated in the registration confirmation email (locations subject to change).

The 2026 Civic Academy Schedule: Coming Soon

Application Details

Applications will open shortly and will be available on this page. The deadline to apply will be announced on this page.

Please note, seats are limited. Waitlisted applicants from the 2025 Civic Academy session will be contacted and given priority before applications open to the public.

To participate, individuals must commit to attending at least six out of the eight sessions. Participants that miss more than two sessions will not receive a Renton Civic Academy Certificate upon completion of the program. Only those who have successfully applied and received confirmation of acceptance will be allowed to attend the academy.

Access the application and submit the application directly or download and deliver or mail the completed application to Community Outreach Coordinator, Casey King:

Renton Communications and Engagement Department
Attn.: Casey King
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057

If you have any questions, please email cking@rentonwa.gov

The Renton Civic Academy is back for the 2026 session. The Renton Civic Academy is an eight-week program available for Renton residents and businessowners who are ready to take the next step in being an informed and involved community member.

Renton’s Civic Academy program offers residents an inside look on how the city operates. Participants will learn the basics of local government and understand the roles and drivers of the different departments. In interactive workshops, hands on activities, and conversation with city leadership, participants will deepen their understanding of the internal operations of City of Renton. With participants expanded insight of Renton, graduates can help empower their community by using their voices.

Goals

  • Increase knowledge of the role of local government and our governance structure.
  • Increase awareness of city operations, decision-makers, and drivers
    • What the city does
    • How the city works
    • Increase involvement in their government
    • Improve trust and understanding with accurate information and awareness
    • Where to go to ask questions or learn more
    • How to navigate city websites and city communications to locate answers to questions
  • Increase number of community members serving as ambassadors to city services.
  • Make city government easier to understand and more accessible.
  • Build positive relationships and improve civic engagement.

Structure

The 2026 Civic Academy will meet weekly on Thursday nights, beginning on Thursday, January 22nd and concluding on Thursday, March 19th. The Civic Academy will not meet on Thursday, February 19th in alignment with the Renton School District Mid-Winter Break.

Please note the first session will be 3-hours from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The rest of the seven weeks will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. The Academy will meet at various locations around the city; this will be communicated in the registration confirmation email (locations subject to change).

The 2026 Civic Academy Schedule: Coming Soon

Application Details

Applications will open shortly and will be available on this page. The deadline to apply will be announced on this page.

Please note, seats are limited. Waitlisted applicants from the 2025 Civic Academy session will be contacted and given priority before applications open to the public.

To participate, individuals must commit to attending at least six out of the eight sessions. Participants that miss more than two sessions will not receive a Renton Civic Academy Certificate upon completion of the program. Only those who have successfully applied and received confirmation of acceptance will be allowed to attend the academy.

Access the application and submit the application directly or download and deliver or mail the completed application to Community Outreach Coordinator, Casey King:

Renton Communications and Engagement Department
Attn.: Casey King
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057

If you have any questions, please email cking@rentonwa.gov

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