2024 Civic Engagement Boot Camp 

Friday, September 13, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
Bates Law Building | The Heritage Room (Second Floor, Room 201) 

Texans will cast their ballots for races at the federal, state and local levels this November. While a presidential election is at the top of the ballot this year, voters can also weigh in on those who seek to represent them in Washington, D.C. and Austin, as well as candidates vying to lead various county offices.

University of Houston students and community members are invited to participate in a day-long workshop hosted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs on increasing voter participation and engagement and civic leadership ahead of the general election. The 2024 Civic Engagement Boot Camp, held on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on campus, will convene local experts from government and nonprofit organizations covering a range of topics and hands-on demonstrations, from the power of the youth vote and voter turnout in Harris County to what to expect at the polls. 

Registration is now closed. 

Lunch is provided for registered attendees. Contact the Hobby School’s Jessica Ruland O’Connor at jlruland@uh.edu with any questions. Click here for the workshop agenda and speaker information.

About the Civic Engagement Boot Camp

The Civic Engagement Boot Camp is an annual interactive session designed to teach the skills necessary to create positive change. The workshop will develop and enhance the abilities required to lead effectively within any environment.

The workshop focuses on various aspects of civic leadership, covering the following topics:

• Building individual capacity

• Understanding governmental structures and processes

• Developing representation on local government and nonprofit committees and boards, and neighborhood organizations

• Building multi-sector (private, public and nonprofit) collaborations

• Broadening the civic participation of young people

The boot camp features speakers with expertise and success in public, private and nonprofit leadership positions. While group exercises and thought-provoking discussions may sometimes pull you outside your comfort zone, the outcome is strengthened civic responsibility and the tools to make a difference in your community.