The People's Community Empowerment Institute (PCE Institute) is constantly developing new training programs to better serve our community.
Please explore our leadership development workshops, community engagement seminars, and empowerment training programs.

I'm just one person. How do I sign up for training?

You can go about it one of two ways! 

  1. Sign up for a free consultation call, get a group of three or more (you + two) together, and prepare to level up! - OR -
  2. Head to the Events page, and register for one of the scheduled trainings near you!

(Don't see a scheduled training? Check back soon, or schedule that consultation call!)

What do your classes cost?

We operate on a sliding scale, and individuals can choose what level is best for them.

For Bystander Intervention, De-Escalation (including Train the Trainer) and Self-Defense Trainings:

Regular Cost: $150 per hour, or $225 for a 90 minute training. 

  • "Community Solidarity" Level: Free
  • "Grassroots Growth" Level: $50
  • "Collective Action" Level: $100
  • "Empowerment in Action" Level: $225 (regular cost)
  • "Social Justice Champion" Level: $300
    • Helps recover the cost of half of one (1/2) class at the Community Solidarity level!
  • "Transformative Change" Level: $450
    • Helps recover the cost of one (1) class at the Community Solidarity level!

All for-profit businesses will be charged the regular cost ($225) for groups of one (1) to 10.

Groups of 11 or more will be charged on an escalating scale: ($300 for 11 - 15, $450 for 16 - 20, $675 for 21 - 25, or $750 for 26+)


For Candidate Development

Regular Cost: $100 (total) for the four-week course, at 90 minutes / class. Free registration is available for a limited number of historically oppressed groups. Please email info@pceinstitute.org 

  • "Community Solidarity" Level: Free
  • "Grassroots Growth" Level: $50 
  • "Collective Action" Level: $75
  • "Empowerment in Action" Level: $100 (regular cost)
  • "Social Justice Champion" Level: $125
    • Helps recover the cost of one (1) class at the Community Solidarity level!
  • "Transformative Change" Level: $150
    • Helps cover the cost of two (2) classes at tr Community Solidarity levels

 

For Candidate Skills Sprint: A Weekend to Power-Up!

Cost: $200 (total) for the two-day course, at six (6) instruction-hours / day (for a total of 12 hours). Free registration is available for a limited number of historically oppressed groups. Please email info@pceinstitute.org 

I want to help! How can I help?

We love you, too. 💕

PCE Institute currently accepts donations (financial or in-kind), but is not a tax-exempt corporation. If you would like to help offset the costs of providing free training, please reach out!

I have an idea for a training!

Great! The world needs more people to step up as they are able to, so we appreciate you asking. 

The list of needs will change as we hear from community members, but we are currently looking for the following training opportunities to offer: 

  • Food preservation (canning, drying, etc.)
  • Wilderness survival
  • Street medic

If you'd like to join PCE Institute as a contracted provider - for one of these proposed trainings, or another - let us know!

Hands-on Training

Expand your knowledge and skills on Bystander Intervention, De-Escalation, and Self-Defense. 

Cost

Like all of our offerings, the costs for these 90-minute classes are based on a sliding scale for grassroots roots and small nonprofits. The standard cost is $225, with a $50 travel fee for locations 60 miles outside of Seattle. Questions? Just contact us or see the "What Do Your Classes Cost" dropdown above.

Candidate Development 

Whether you're ready to run for office, or you're dipping a toe into the water, we've got step-by-step courses that will empower you to run and win.

  • All class sizes are two (2) to seven (7) participants
  • Classes are four (4) weeks, once per week, and are 90 minutes each

Cost

Like all of our offerings, the cost for this four-week class is based on a sliding scale. The minimum cost per person starts at $100 (just $25 per class!), but we reserve a limited number of free spots for historically oppressed groups - just contact us!

Candidate Skills Sprint: A Weekend to Power-Up!

Ready to run for local office? This weekend-long 'boot camp' (we like "Skills Sprint", personally) provides intensive, interactive training in campaign strategy, fundraising, communication, and more. Walk away with the tools (so many!) and confidence to launch your campaign.

From the Porch to the Podium

Imagine having a clear roadmap for your activism. "From the Porch to the Podium: A Workbook for Grassroots Action" helps you turn your wish for a better society into actionable steps. You'll learn how to define your goals, craft compelling messages, and connect with other activists. Get ready to amplify your voice and make a real impact.

“Your voice matters, your experience, your life. Look at who is running your city or state right now, and if you don’t see yourself, it’s you who should be in that seat.” 

[Terry Vo, Nashville Metro Council Member, Tennessee]