CityWorks 101 is a eight-week public education program that invites people to get up close and personal to their local government!
Students receive presentations from dozens of City staff, meet the Mayor and City Manager, hang out with Councilmembers and tour facilities. Tours vary but usually include:
To be considered for CityWorks 101, you must have lived within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA) for at least six months.
Class size is limited to a maximum of 30 people; priority is given to applicants who will attend all eight classes. If the number of eligible applicants exceeds 30, participants will be selected through a drawing.
Applications are now open! To be considered, please submit an application by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026. Classes will be held Wednesday evenings from 5:45 - 9 p.m. from March 25 - May 13.(Additional optional activities: Graduation dinner with City Council on Tuesday, May 19; Saturday field trip TBD)
The class offers a deep understanding of the role and responsibilities of different departments, how they work together, ways to stay informed and how to get more involved. Students have gone on to serve on Boards and Commissions, volunteer in other capacities and even become Councilmembers.
Each class is different but some topics participants learn about include:
cityworks101@fortcollins.gov