We train organizers with time-tested tools that build people power, grow strong organizations and governing majorities, and transform communities.
ORGANIZING Trainings
We believe organizing is both a science and an art, and that there are fundamental principles and techniques that organizers should practice and master. We’ve spent the past 50 years ensuring organizers develop the concrete skills, aligned with a vision for justice, needed to build democratic organizations, governing majorities, and powerful social movements.
Whether in person or online, our methodology seeks to create a learning community with varied exercises that speak to the different ways participants engage with the material.
Organizing for Justice
A 4-day training focusing on organizing skills, political analysis, and personal strategies for organizers looking for their work to be both effective and sustainable. More »
Supervising Organizers
A 3-day in-person or 4-day virtual training designed to address the needs and challenges of new and seasoned supervisors of organizers who want to align their role with their vision for justice. More »
Organizing for Justice: Part 2
Continue to add to your organizing toolbox with our part two training. More »
Organizarse para la Justicia: Habilidades Esenciales
Nuestra formación organizativa de 4 días, ¡totalmente en español! More »
Supervisando Organizadores
Un curso presencial de 3 días o virtual de 4 días diseñado para abordar las necesidades y desafíos de supervisores con o sin experiencia… More »
1-Day Trainings
Our May session about strategy will delve deeper into Midwest Academy’s widely used strategy chart, while our June session is for organizers looking for a space to learn and share about coalition-building. More »
Offerings for Midwest Academy Alumni
Ongoing opportunities for those who have attended our training to continue to grow their knowledge and connect with others in the community.
Communities of Practice: Supervising Cohorts
For supervisors who have completed our Supervising Organizers training, these communities of practice allow for an ongoing space to meet with like-minded people and build upon the 3-day training. More »
Café con Leche
Café con Leche is an intimate setting, facilitated by co-Director Yomara Velez, that seeks to build community, connection, and wisdom sharing among organizers. More »