Instructors do not advocate for any position; instead, they guide participants on practical communication strategies, how to effectively present science-based information, and how to build strong, respectful relationships with decision-makers.
Participants can be anyone interested in creating change in their community; ideal for Extension volunteers/participants, including master gardeners, master naturalists, water stewards, or any concerned citizen. No prior knowledge is needed; only interest and willingness to fully participate! Each participant should arrive with an issue they would like to focus on.
Dates: This program is an 8-week series (September 15 – November 8, 2025) with approximately 12 hours self-paced online learning activities, three 90-minute live online workshops (Tuesday evenings), and a final 4-hour workshop in-person in Brevard County (online option may be available TBD; inquire before registering).
Online Workshop Schedule (attendance at each session is expected):
Sept 16, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30pm ET
Sept 22-26 - each participant meets 1:1 with instructor
Oct 7, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30pm ET
Oct 21, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30pm ET
Final Workshop (attendance is expected):
Nov 8, 2025 @ 9:00am - 1:00pm ET (In-Person at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa, FL – Brevard County)
Register:
Register here; registration will close when capacity is reached, and no later than Sept 6. Completion of all online modules and workshop sessions is required; please only register if you can allot at least 2 hours of self-directed online work each week AND be able to engage in all the workshop sessions.
Dates: This program is an 8-week series (September 15 – November 8, 2025) with approximately 12 hours self-paced online learning activities, three 90-minute live online workshops (Tuesday evenings), and a final 4-hour workshop in-person in Brevard County (online option may be available TBD; inquire before registering).
Online Workshop Schedule (attendance at each session is expected):
Sept 16, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30pm ET
Sept 22-26 - each participant meets 1:1 with instructor
Oct 7, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30pm ET
Oct 21, 2025 @ 6:00-7:30pm ET
Final Workshop (attendance is expected):
Nov 8, 2025 @ 9:00am - 1:00pm ET (In-Person at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa, FL – Brevard County)
Register:
Register here; registration will close when capacity is reached, and no later than Sept 6. Completion of all online modules and workshop sessions is required; please only register if you can allot at least 2 hours of self-directed online work each week AND be able to engage in all the workshop sessions.
More information on the EmpowerU! page.
Contact:
For information about this upcoming training, contact: angelika.keene@ufl.edu
This training will be instructed by:
Shelly Johnson PhD., State Specialized Agent in Natural Resource, UF/IFAS Extension
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