The Resident Leadership Training Collaborative
The Resident Leadership Training Collaborative is a partnership between a CDC or other nonprofit housing corporation and the Mel King Institute. It is designed to enhance resident power and participation in the partnering organization and/or its surrounding community. The collaboration serves to empower everyday people to dream big and bring their community visions to life. Building on our five years of work with public housing residents, the program includes resident training but also other points of collaboration with the CDC or other partner.
This series is designed to learn more about the partner’s current work with residents and its goals for resident training. Together, MKI and the partner will identify action opportunities that are available for interested residents. For example, trained residents could be invited to join a CDC Committee, form a tenant group, or take action through a community partner. This phase will last approximately one month.
Menu of Training Topics: The specific training curriculum will be tailored to the group’s needs. Trainings can be offered over Zoom or in person. Main topics include:
- Historic Memory
- Network Leadership
- Radical Inclusion
- Introduction to Campaigns
Cost: These training sessions are $5500 ($4000 for MACDC members) for 15 resident participants. Partners will be asked to cover the costs of space, catering and interpretation at the trainings. Virtual trainings are also an option.
Join the Collaborative! To partner with us, contact Shirronda Almeida at shirrondaa@macdc.org or (617) 379-5923.