Peter Bartholomew, a junior at Pittsburgh CAPA, and Larry Hailsham, a freshman at Allegheny College, speak about what they learned from each City department and how they can work in partnership with the City to create positive change.

Gabe Isaacson, a senior at Winchester Thurston School, speaks about the challenges of running a city and the opportunities for youth civic engagement.

Keili Branche, a junior at Pittsburgh Brashear, speaks about the importance of being an active and engaged civic and community leader.

Abby Krobot, a senior at Pittsburgh Brashear, speaks about the opportunities for community members to access the City's resources for the betterment of their communities.

Richard Butler, Crafton Heights, speaks about how the Civic Leadership Academy has helped him to fulfill his civic duty

Chaquita Barnett, Beltzhoover, speaks about the City's "return on investment" with Civic Leadership Academy participants

Ricky Moody, Jr., East Carnegie, speaks about the value of learning alongside community leaders from across the City in the Civic Leadership Academy

Melissa Gallagher, Fineview, speaks about the Spring 2011 Civic Leadership Academy's service project

Kim Graziani, Director of Neighborhood Initiatives, welcomes the inaugural class of the Civic Leadership Academy at the first session

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl addresses the class of graduates at the Civic Leadership Academy Graduation Ceremony

Dr. David Malehorn, Morningside, speaks about how the Civic Leadership Academy has changed the way that he views Pittsburgh

Felimelia Abenes-Douglass, Shadyside, speaks about what she will take away from her Civic Leadership Academy experience

Dr. Ellen Roth, Point Breeze, speaks about how she will use the Civic Leadership Academy to make a difference in her neighborhood and the City

Louis Stamerra, Brookline, speaks about what he learned in the Civic Leadership Academy