{"id":4533,"date":"2023-03-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www-prod.greenpeace.org\/usa\/cats-edc\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T13:42:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:42:38","slug":"cats-edc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/usa\/cats-edc\/","title":{"rendered":"Collective Action Training Series: Earth Day Cohort"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Collective Action Training Series is a specialized 6-week course that will teach you the fundamental skills you\u2019ll need to organize in your community.\u00a0You will be putting these skills into practice in real-time, so expect to leave with homework and Action Items.\u00a0At the end of the series, we will be taking action together from all corners of the country on Earth Day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Real change only happens when people get organized. <\/b>And organizing is something that anyone can learn to do. <\/span>Anyone.<\/i><\/b> Anywhere.<\/i><\/b> Can organize.<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Training Call Schedule<\/b>
\n\t<\/b>RSVP here<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Week 1: Campaign Introduction 101 – How to Build Local Campaigns (March 9)<\/span><\/h2>\n

\tIn this training, you will learn the basics of building strategic campaigning. You\u2019ll learn how to identify local issues in your communities, create a strategy that wins, and develop tactics that meet your strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

\tAction items:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Everyone has been invited to join Greenpeace Academy, our online training hub (check your email!). Please complete the Local Organizing Track to align on foundational skills.<\/li>\n
  2. Start planning! Using the Week 1 Guide<\/a>, you will decide on your goals for the training series and start planning your Earth Day event.<\/li>\n
  3. Come to next week\u2019s meeting. The more prepared you are from the above action item, the better. We\u2019ll provide deeper support in that meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \tResources:<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Sign up for our Slack<\/a> and join the #earthdaycohort23 to get the latest news, ask questions, and meet each other.<\/li>\n
    2. Questions? I\u2019m sure you have them. Use this form<\/a> to send them over.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \tIf you need a refresher or have to get caught up, check out the recording:<\/p>\n