Citizens Academy

The Charles County Government Citizens Academy program is designed to help promote a better understanding of Charles County Government. The program includes 11 classes, with each class focusing on the operations of one aspect/division of County Government.

As a culminating project, each cohort is tasked with using knowledge gained from the program to examine an issue that exists in the county that impacts County Government operations, and providing suggestions for novel approaches and solutions to this problem. The outcomes and suggestions from this project are shared with Charles County Government leadership at the conclusion of the program.

Graduates of the Citizens Academy program become Citizens Academy Ambassadors. Ambassadors are encouraged to continue their engagement by participating in County Boards and Commissions, and supporting future Citizens Academy cohorts.

Interested in learning more about the Citizens Academy program? Check out the episode of "Your Charles County" below to learn more about this opportunity and how you can become a knowledgable ambassador for Charles County.

Applications for the Citizens Academy Spring 2026 Cohort are now closed. If you are interested in learning more about how your local county government operates and want to become a more engaged community member, please consider applying for a future cohort and complete the interest form below!