# Workshops

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## [About the Workshops category](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/about-the-workshops-category/360)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
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**Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/about-the-workshops-category/360 "2018-12-17T20:40:01Z")

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This category is an archive of Code for America recorded workshops. These online workshops are opportunities for Brigade members and leaders to participate in the national conversation, and connect with others to learn. …

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## [Opportunity: Projects Discussions & Workshop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/opportunity-projects-discussions-workshop/1593)

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**Author:** [@sung](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/sung)\
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**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/opportunity-projects-discussions-workshop/1593 "2022-11-09T20:08:27Z")

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Hello, Network friends! Join us to continue some of the work and discussions we started at Brigade Congress! What do CfA Network projects look like? What’s the next step of my project? How should my Brigade decide which…

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## [Workshop: Changing your organization through consensus-building](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-changing-your-organization-through-consensus-building/1433)

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**Author:** [@jessmanapul](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jessmanapul)\
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**Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-changing-your-organization-through-consensus-building/1433 "2022-08-05T01:16:33Z")

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:right\_arrow: Click here to register for this event. Changing your organization through consensus-building Projects aren’t flowing, people are upset or don’t stick around. But, you have an inkling of what could fix it! …

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## [Workshop: Decisionmaking methods and points of unity](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-decisionmaking-methods-and-points-of-unity/1368)

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**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\
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**Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-decisionmaking-methods-and-points-of-unity/1368 "2022-05-20T15:49:37Z")

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Register for this event here Join us for our fourth workshop of 2022, hosted by Sierra Ramírez / @SereniT03 : Decisionmaking methods and points of unity Empowered decision-making and building autonomous networks How d…

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## [Workshop: Navigating relationships; in teams and community partnerships](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-navigating-relationships-in-teams-and-community-partnerships/1396)

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**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\
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**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-navigating-relationships-in-teams-and-community-partnerships/1396 "2022-06-17T20:41:43Z")

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:spiral\_calendar: Thursday, June 30, 2022 @ 8pm ET / 5pm PT Click here to register for this event. Group work can be tough! And partnering with other groups can be even harder. How do you build trust so you can get gre…

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## [Workshop: Working with power & difference](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-working-with-power-difference/1299)

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**Author:** [@jessmanapul](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jessmanapul)\
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**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-working-with-power-difference/1299 "2022-03-31T05:30:39Z")

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Click here to register for this event. Join us for our third workshop of 2022, hosted by Sierra Ramírez. These workshops are meant to be stand-alone sessions, though you’re encouraged to watch the first workshop and sec…

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## [Workshop: The art of orienting: Building relationships and moving as a group](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-the-art-of-orienting-building-relationships-and-moving-as-a-group/1251)

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**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\
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**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-the-art-of-orienting-building-relationships-and-moving-as-a-group/1251 "2022-03-18T12:18:17Z")

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Register for the event using this link Join us for our second workshop of 2022, hosted by Sierra Ramírez. These workshops are meant to be stand-alone sessions, though you’re encouraged to watch the first workshop if you…

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## [Workshop: Creating Shared Goals with Emergent Strategy](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-creating-shared-goals-with-emergent-strategy/1167)

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**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-creating-shared-goals-with-emergent-strategy/1167 "2022-02-03T21:39:36Z")

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Join us for the first of our Direct Democracy workshop series Starting in February, the Brigade Network will be convening a series of six public, monthly workshops on community organizing and how to create distributed l…

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## [Workshop Alerts: Creating Shared Goals + Brigade Strategic Consultations!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-alerts-creating-shared-goals-brigade-strategic-consultations/1175)

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**Author:** [@jessmanapul](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jessmanapul)\
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**Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/workshop-alerts-creating-shared-goals-brigade-strategic-consultations/1175 "2022-02-08T22:58:19Z")

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One month in! How has 2022 been for you, your brigade, and your fellow volunteers so far? Whether your answer is “Amazing, we’re firing on all cylinders!”, “Rough, we’re overwhelmed and lost”, or anywhere in between – t…

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## [2021 Brigade Project Standup Schedule!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/2021-brigade-project-standup-schedule/1056)

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**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/2021-brigade-project-standup-schedule/1056 "2021-02-19T21:13:12Z")

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Save the date! Every month throughout 2021 we’ll be hosting a Brigade Project Standup, where we’ll hear in-depth project updates from 2-3 Brigade project teams, and then will welcome anybody in attendance to share update…

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## [\[July 13\] July Workshop: Forming Effective Government Partnerships](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/july-13-july-workshop-forming-effective-government-partnerships/826)

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**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\
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**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/july-13-july-workshop-forming-effective-government-partnerships/826 "2020-07-09T20:16:58Z")

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Brigade projects often depend on having an enthusiastic government partner to be impactful–but how do you find the right partner? At the July Brigade workshop on Monday, July 13, at 7 pm Eastern / 4 pm Pacific, we heard …

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## [\[August 17\] Social Safety Net Workshop: Prepping for National Day of Civic Hacking](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/august-17-social-safety-net-workshop-prepping-for-national-day-of-civic-hacking/869)

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**Author:** [@veronicayoung](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/veronicayoung)\
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**Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/august-17-social-safety-net-workshop-prepping-for-national-day-of-civic-hacking/869 "2020-08-20T16:11:38Z")

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National Day of Civic Hacking (NDoCH) is coming up on September 12! As we take action for COVID response and the social safety net, hear from members of the social safety net team at Code for America about the current so…

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## [\[May 11\] May Workshop: Fundraising for Your Brigade](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/may-11-may-workshop-fundraising-for-your-brigade/778)

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**Author:** [@veronicayoung](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/veronicayoung)\
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**Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/may-11-may-workshop-fundraising-for-your-brigade/778 "2020-05-13T20:26:12Z")

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Each month, we discuss a topic relevant to the Code for America Network. In May, we discussed fundraising tactics for your Brigade. We want to help support you as you look to reach your funding goals. Join the Code for A…

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## [Feburary 24, 2020: Census Trust and Safety Team](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/feburary-24-2020-census-trust-and-safety-team/701)

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**Author:** [@civicwhitaker](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/civicwhitaker)\
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**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/feburary-24-2020-census-trust-and-safety-team/701 "2020-02-20T15:22:07Z")

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The 2020 Census is a nationwide count of all people living in the United States that occurs only once every ten years. The Census is extremely important because it determines representation in the US Congress as well as …

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## [October 7: Let's talk Procurement! With Michael Palmer from USDS](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/october-7-lets-talk-procurement-with-michael-palmer-from-usds/612)

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**Author:** [@veronicayoung](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/veronicayoung)\
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**Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/october-7-lets-talk-procurement-with-michael-palmer-from-usds/612 "2019-09-27T16:54:17Z")

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Join Michael Palmer, a member of USDS at Department of Homeland Security and his current and former colleagues Erica Evans and Andrew Miller to talk procurement! Michael will walk through the procurement process, explain…

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## [August 26, 2019: 2019 NDoCH Workshop Prep](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/august-26-2019-2019-ndoch-workshop-prep/601)

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**Author:** [@veronicayoung](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/veronicayoung)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/august-26-2019-2019-ndoch-workshop-prep/601 "2019-08-19T18:25:22Z")

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National Day of Civic Hacking is approaching and we want to help you ensure you have what you need to hold a successful day of action! Join Aditi Joshi and Meilani Santillán from Code for America’s Criminal Justice team …

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## [The Count: How Brigades can help support the 2020 Census (Workshop)](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/the-count-how-brigades-can-help-support-the-2020-census-workshop/594)

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**Author:** [@civicwhitaker](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/civicwhitaker)\
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**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/the-count-how-brigades-can-help-support-the-2020-census-workshop/594 "2019-08-05T15:35:59Z")

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Jose about how Brigades can support the 2020 Census effort. The importance of the 2020 Census can not be understated with this Census determining redistricting, how federal dollars are spent, and providing organizations …

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## [July 29, 2019: Measuring Impact for Your Brigade](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/july-29-2019-measuring-impact-for-your-brigade/587)

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**Author:** [@veronicayoung](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/veronicayoung)\
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**Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/july-29-2019-measuring-impact-for-your-brigade/587 "2019-07-24T22:40:00Z")

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As a follow up to our training at Brigade Day at Summit, Mary Joyce of #DoBigGood will facilitate a workshop on how to measure Brigade impact this Monday, July 29th @ 7pm ET/ 4pm PT. She will cover how your Brigade can i…

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## [April 8, 2019: User Research and Design Workshop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/april-8-2019-user-research-and-design-workshop/448)

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**Author:** [@chris](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/chris)\
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**Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/april-8-2019-user-research-and-design-workshop/448 "2019-04-03T22:18:30Z")

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Join us this coming Monday at 7pm EST/ 4pm PST for the April monthly workshop where we will discuss user research and design. Julie Kim and Nira Datta, 2018 San Jose community fellows, will lead the discussion. And Kris…

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## [Dec 17 @ 7pm ET: Brigade Action Teams—What They Are and How We Can Use Them](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dec-17-7pm-et-brigade-action-teams-what-they-are-and-how-we-can-use-them/359)

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**Author:** [@chris](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/chris)\
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**Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dec-17-7pm-et-brigade-action-teams-what-they-are-and-how-we-can-use-them/359 "2018-12-17T20:39:08Z")

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Workshop Overview One of the initiatives the Code for America National Advisory Council (NAC) prototyped in 2017 was a collaborative effort to bring together individuals from across the network to work on special projec…

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## [Mar 8, 2018: How to Host a Demo Day Workshop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/mar-8-2018-how-to-host-a-demo-day-workshop/408)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
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**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/mar-8-2018-how-to-host-a-demo-day-workshop/408 "2019-02-14T21:51:00Z")

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Watch Code for Boston, Open Oakland, and Code for San Francisco talk about successful practices to host a Demo Day! Learn some tips, strategic approaches, and successful tactics from Brigades, and how you may be able to …

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## [Apr 10, 2018: Food Security Workshop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/apr-10-2018-food-security-workshop/409)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
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**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/apr-10-2018-food-security-workshop/409 "2019-02-14T21:51:54Z")

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Civic Data Alliance, Code for Philly, Hack for LA, and Code for America discuss food security projects from the network. The Food Security workshop was an opportunity to ask questions, share work and stories, and collabo…

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## [May 15, 2018: Free Tools for Your Brigade Workshop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/may-15-2018-free-tools-for-your-brigade-workshop/410)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
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**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/may-15-2018-free-tools-for-your-brigade-workshop/410 "2019-02-14T21:54:35Z")

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Brigade members lead presentations about free tools for Brigades, showcasing how their Brigades built products using software that’s donated for Brigades to use for free! In order of presentation: 16:55 - A quick ove…

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## [Feb 22, 2018: Brigade Fundraising Workshop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/feb-22-2018-brigade-fundraising-workshop/406)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
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**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/feb-22-2018-brigade-fundraising-workshop/406 "2019-02-14T01:14:51Z")

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Watch Code for Atlanta, Code for Raleigh, Code for San Francisco, Code for San Jose, and Code for America talk about successful practices in fundraising for your brigade! Learn some tips, strategic approaches, and succes…

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## [Dec 13, 2017: Workforce Development Workshop](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dec-13-2017-workforce-development-workshop/404)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
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**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dec-13-2017-workforce-development-workshop/404 "2019-02-14T01:11:49Z")

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Join Open Savannah, Civic Data Alliance, Code for Boston and MAPC, and Code for America to talk about ongoing projects in the workforce development space, how they got started, what they’ve learned, and what you can do t…

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## [Dec 4, 2017: Safety & Justice Programs in the Network](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dec-4-2017-safety-justice-programs-in-the-network/403)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
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**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dec-4-2017-safety-justice-programs-in-the-network/403 "2019-02-14T01:10:21Z")

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Join Code for America for a workshop on Safety and Justice work throughout our network. 0:00 Code for Asheville 14:48 - Chi Hack Night 23:10 - ClientComm 31:12 - Clear My Record 41:35 - CourtBot 52:00 Group Discu…

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## [Dec 19th @ 6pm ET: Civic Tech in Historical Context: In Search of a Usable Past](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dec-19th-6pm-et-civic-tech-in-historical-context-in-search-of-a-usable-past/364)

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**Author:** [@nickkauf](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/nickkauf)\
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**Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dec-19th-6pm-et-civic-tech-in-historical-context-in-search-of-a-usable-past/364 "2018-12-19T22:34:57Z")

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We’re looking for academics/historians in the network to work on a project about historical perspectives on civic tech and civic reform movements thinking of finding 3-4 historical inspirations for civictech brigades an…

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## [\[February 17\] February Workshop: Brigade Project Standup!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/february-17-february-workshop-brigade-project-standup/1052)

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**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\
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**Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 11:51am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/february-17-february-workshop-brigade-project-standup/1052 "2021-09-05T11:51:00Z")

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For the February Brigade workshop, we’ll be hearing from Brigade members from around the country, who will highlight some of their recent work! (Check back soon for a list of presenters) All are encouraged to attend, w…

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## [\[September 30\] September Workshop: Theory of Change](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/september-30-september-workshop-theory-of-change/897)

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**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\
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**Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/september-30-september-workshop-theory-of-change/897 "2021-01-03T09:03:06Z")

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The September Brigade workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 30, at 7 pm Eastern / 4 pm Pacific. For our September workshop, we’re hosting a conversation/working session on on defining a Theory of Change for the…

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## [\[November Brigade Workshop\] The Future of Change: How Technology Shapes Social Revolutions (book talk with Ray Brescia)](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/november-brigade-workshop-the-future-of-change-how-technology-shapes-social-revolutions-book-talk-with-ray-brescia/963)

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**Author:** [@willpfeffer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/willpfeffer)\
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**Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/november-brigade-workshop-the-future-of-change-how-technology-shapes-social-revolutions-book-talk-with-ray-brescia/963 "2020-12-02T16:25:21Z")

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The November Brigade workshop was held on Monday, November 9, at 7 pm Eastern / 4 pm Pacific. For our November workshop, we hosted a conversation with Raymond H. Brescia, Hon. Harold R. Tyler Chair in Law and Technology…

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