The Glendale Community Academy is a multi-week learning experience where participants explore how the City of Glendale functions through weekly classroom-style sessions, expert-led presentations, and hands-on exercises. Because space is limited and sessions build on one another, participants must be able to attend all dates to be accepted.

Meets Every Thursday: February 5, 2026 - March 19, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
City Hall Campus

What You Can Expect:

• Weekly sessions covering key City services and departments

• Presentations and interactive discussions with City leaders

• Hands-on simulations and case studies

• Opportunities to ask questions and share ideas

• Network with fellow residents interested in civic leadership

• Certificate of completion

Applications are now closed. To be added to the next cohort waitlist, contact Annette Ghazarian at (818) 548-3342, or email Communications@GlendaleCA.gov with the subject as 'Community Academy'.