Make people aware of their own power. Alter the relations of power. The Midwest Academy offers a basic five day session at locations around the country. Enrollment is limited to approximately twenty-five students with two or three instructors. Settings are residential and affordable.
Students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and organizations.
Group discounts and limited scholarships available. Participants are strongly encouraged to stay on site. MCDI offers training and networking to organizations and individuals engaged in community development, neighborhood revitalization, social services delivery, and social justice. Also available are work exchange contracts for individuals interested in exchanging volunteer time for the cost of courses. In the tradition of supporting the East St. Louis community, the Casino Queen Foundation has created a new mini-grant program.