"ComA" Communication Academy

This is an educational project from the “Action Algorithm” platform, whose mission is to give a voice to public initiatives, businesses, and projects in Volyn and to increase attention to the region.

"ComA" Communication Academy is more than just a training program. It's an environment that builds a community of people who work in communications, whether as a profession, a tool for influence, or a way to talk about what is important.

The Academy has two directions:

Training Course: "Introduction to the World of PR"

This intensive program is for those who want to break into the communications field. Participants go through a selection process, immersing themselves in theory and practice. They work on real-world case studies from the region's NGOs and cultural institutions. Over the course of seven weeks, with mentorship from professional communicators, they gain essential skills, develop a communication strategy, and receive support from the community.

The focus is on teamwork, resilience, and responsibility for meaning.

Educational events for the community

A separate track is events open to a wider audience: lectures, panel discussions, meetings with practitioners, informal conversations about the role of communications in social change. Here we create an environment where Volyn communicators can share their experiences, queries, and insights. 

It's about continuity, support, and new opportunities for growth.

Additional direction: a partnership program at the university

In addition to the main course and community events, the Academy is also initiating the launch of the “Anti-Crisis Communications for Business, Government, and Non-Profit Organizations” program at Lesia Ukrainka Volyn National University.

This is a separate educational direction. It is aimed at developing professional skills in PR and strategic communications among university students.

The program is separate from the main "Introduction to the World of PR" course and does not require Academy students to attend university lectures.

*The course was launched as part of the "National Identity Through Youth (UNITY)" program, with the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and IREX. The project was developed and is being implemented by the "Action Algorithm" platform.

Why and how "ComA" academy was founded

It all started with a simple realization: there were not enough communications specialists.NGOs, media outlets, and local businesses were looking for communicators, but there were simply not enough of them. We decided to fill this gap. Initially, we did it with grant support. Subsequently, we continued on our own, together with those who believed in this idea.

Even when external funding stopped, the project did not stop. Because there was internal energy - trust from partners and desire from participants. So the "ComA" Academy became more than an educational course. It became an environment.

Who "ComA" Communications Academy is for

For those who feel they can do more. For those who want to work with communications and audiences — regardless of education, age, or experience. 

For communicators and those interested in the topic of communications and PR: journalists, philologists, marketers, SMM specialists, digital specialists, entrepreneurs. For people who strive to create meaning and make Volyn visible and influential.