[Archived] Alexandria City Academy Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2017 Session

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2017

The Alexandria City Academy is now accepting applications for its spring 2017 session. The nine-week program, which begins March 9, helps participants learn about local government through first-hand experience with a wide range of municipal functions, services, activities and issues. Classes will be held on Thursday nights, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at various locations.  

The program is open to Alexandria residents and business owners, and class size is limited. To review and submit an application online, visit www.alexandriava.gov/CityAcademy. To have an application faxed to you, call 703.746.HELP (4357). Applications are also available at City Hall, 301 King St., Room 1900.  The application deadline is Friday, February 10. 

For questions about the City Academy,  contact Elaine Scott at elaine.scott@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4317, or visit www.alexandriava.gov/CityAcademy.

For media inquiries, contact Andrea Blackford, Senior Communications Officer, at andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3959.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, e-mail elaine.scott@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4317, Virginia Relay 711.

This news release is available at www.alexandriava.gov/95871.