Kinston 101

Kinston 101 Applications are closed!

Sessions begin January 14, 2026.

For more information on Kinston 101 and/or the application process, call 252-939-3267, or email Abbey.Friday@kinstonnc.gov. 

Requirements

Kinston 101 meets weekly, with a meeting on one Saturdays to tour a facility. To participate, you must:

  1. Attend the first session 

  2. Attend 6 out of 8 sessions 

  3. Attend a city council meeting during the program 


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What is Kinston 101?

Kinston 101 is a weekly citizens academy aimed to increase citizen engagement, knowledge, and affinity for the City of Kinston. 

A citizens academy helps fill the gap between citizens and local government through presentations, worksite trips, and community interaction. Kinston 101 allows attendees to learn from the "experts" of local government, develop/bolster leadership skills, and gain a beneficial network of local officials and fellow citizens. 

Participants visit city parks, create a mock city budget, tour the wastewater treatment plant, and more! Kinston 101 is for any resident interested in how the city works and public decisions are made!

Objectives

Kinston 101 aims to:

  • Inform citizens about city operations and opportunities for engagement
  • Invest in a body of citizens interested in future public service
  • Identify further opportunities for transparency and effective communication by city departments
  • Build relationships between citizens and public servants

  • Learn from citizens in Kinston 101

Who May Attend?

Kinston 101 is free for residents of the City of Kinston and its area of extraterritorial jurisdiction. The program is not open to residents outside of the City of Kinston.

Class size is limited to 30 residents to encourage participants to  interact with each other and with instructors.