Our students will be encouraged to run for public office and rise up to positions of influence in the public sector. We will provide mentorship, networks and resources and required opportunities to realize their noble aspirations. We will also ensure each student and member of the Centenary Academy, who run for office or serve in the public sector will be held accountable each year. They will be expected to live by the Centenary Movement Pledge and our code of ethics. They will also be expected to publicly declare their assets and reveal their campaign finances.
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We have been privileged to have exceptional faculty and resource people conduct these sessions, free of charge. Every session is accessible in all three languages. (This includes notes and slides). Classes take place every Friday from 6pm – 8 pm ( virtual ) the last weekend of every month is set apart for residential trainings. These training sessions include more time for students to learn from each other and sharpen each other’s skills and knowledge while building a deep sense of community and fellowship.
Finally , each major policy component is followed by a practical assignment and engagement with the masses in each student’s polling division. Thereby, giving them an opportunity to gauge the level of knowledge , interest and concern of the general public on these issues. It also enables these aspiring politicians to build the skills to communicate to the common man on key policy issues and draw practical connections to make it relevant to the masses. The student will focus all their research , town hall meetings , and projects in their own polling division /Their future political battleground. The focused attention on ones own polling division is to help build credibility, understanding of the pulse of the people and refining strategies to win their seat.
The syllabus is divided into three main components.
Character and skills development.
The cross cutting themes
Centenary policy focus
Character and skills development.
1. Looking inward , vision , values and mapping your political journey
2. Communication and branding
3. Grassroots campaigning and mobilizing volunteers
4. Fundraising , Financial management and Transparency
The cross cutting themes
1.Technology
2. Gender
3. Sustainability
4. Social Justice
5. Security and Defense
6. Foriegn Policy
Centenary policy of focus
The main policies of focus of the centenary academy. Each policy area will have 14 hours of content. If you are interested, please email one@100.lk and we will share the subtopics being taught under each of these policy areas.
The application process for the second batch of students will begin in December 2021. Details will be posted on our website (www.100.lk) and our social media platforms.
Orientation and induction of the new cohort will take place on the 4th of February 2022.