Citizens Academy

Citizens Academy logoThe City of Cocoa Citizens Academy is an 10-session program designed to inform residents and community stakeholders about the operations of city government and what is involved in delivering and maintaining services to the citizens of Cocoa. The program is designed for residents and Cocoa business owners that are 18 years and older who are interested in learning more about their local government and how they can get involved in their community. Class size is limited to the first twenty (20) Cocoa residents or business owners that apply. At the end of the program, participants should have an increased understanding of the organizational structure and operations of the various departments that impact the quality of life in the City of Cocoa. Graduates of the Citizens Academy will be prepared to have a role in the future of their neighborhoods and the City overall through government/citizen engagement.

2023/24 Citizens Academy Class Schedule

Date Time Class Special Requirements/Considerations
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 9:30am-12pm Welcome and Local Government 101 (City Clerk/City Council/City Manager/Human Resources/Communications/Economic Development/Planning &Zoning)
65 Stone St., Cocoa, FL 32922 (Council Chambers)
 Please make sure a copy of your driver's license, the signed liability waiver, and the signed photo release have been submitted prior to this session.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10am-12pm Finance (Purchasing/Customer Service/Budgeting)
65 Stone St., Cocoa, FL 32922 (Council Chambers)
  
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 10am-12am Dyal Water Treatment Plant Tour
28400 SR 520, Christmas, FL 32709
Comfortable, closed toed shoes are required. There are stairs on this tour and you will be in some elevated locations.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10am-12pm Community Services (Building and Permitting/Housing/Community Redevelopment Areas)
65 Stone St., Cocoa, FL 32922 (Council Chambers)
  
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9am-12pm Water/Sewer Field Operations/Sellers Water Reclamation
351 Shearer Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922
 Comfortable, closed toed shoes are required. There are stairs on this tour and you will be in some elevated locations. 
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 10am-12pm Emergency Operations
65 Stone St., Cocoa, FL 32922 (Emergency Operations Center – 2nd Floor of City Hall)
  
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 10am-12pm Public Works (Stormwater/Facilities/Streets/Fleet)
155 Wilson Ave., Cocoa, FL 32922
 Comfortable, closed toed shoes are required. 
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 10am-12pm
Police Department/Code Enforcement
1226 West King St., Cocoa, FL 32922
 Comfortable, closed toed shoes are required. 
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10am-12pm Fire Department
1740 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922 (Fire Station 1) 
 Comfortable, closed toed shoes are required. 
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:30am-12pm Citizen Engagement (Boards & Committees/Volunteer Opportunities/Overview of Leisure Services)
434 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa, FL 32922 (Porcher House)
  
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:00pm Graduation Ceremony at the Cocoa City Council Meeting
65 Stone St., Cocoa, FL 32922 (Council Chambers)

Please make sure you are available for all of the above dates prior to applying for this program. Each participant can be excused from one session.