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California JPIA Announces New Academies

The California JPIA is excited to announce the addition of four new academies to the training lineup. These in-person training academies, beginning in 2023, will take place in a hotel setting in various cities throughout California, allowing attendees to step away from their usual office space and come together to delve deeper into public sector disciplines central to their careers.

“For several decades, the California JPIA has provided in-depth training academies for members,” said Training Coordinator Michelle Aguayo. “The academies are exceptional opportunities for attendees to network with colleagues and Authority staff, be updated on new policies and techniques, and explore claims mitigation within their agencies by role-playing with colleagues.”

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The Authority’s academies are multi-day training seminars that provide information and pragmatic solutions to solving everyday problems in disciplines including human resources, leadership, management, newly elected officials, parks and recreation, public works, and risk management. Subject matter experts present on topics throughout the seminar, provide advice and guidelines and teach skills to help understand and mitigate risk in selected subject areas.

Authority members will have the opportunity to participate in the following new academies:

• • Public Safety Academy (August 22-24, 2023, Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego)
    Geared toward police and fire command staff, this academy will provide information on best practices for managing risk within public safety departments. Attendees will learn how to mitigate risk through enhanced communication with city executives, elected officials, and departmental staff—and how they can implement a risk management culture in their department. Additionally, attendees will receive tools and resources that will enable them to manage risk better and understand how the California JPIA can assist in risk management efforts.

• • Training Registrar Academy (November 13-16, 2023, Hyatt Regency, Indian Wells)
    This academy will provide attendees with an improved understanding of the Authority’s learning management system (myJPIA) and training program. Attendees will receive enhanced guidance on the full functionality of myJPIA, including navigating the catalog, registering other employees for training, requesting instruction, designing playlists, and managing transcripts and certificates. Attendees will also learn how to engage with their regional risk manager and training staff to develop annual curriculum plans.

• • Finance Officers Academy (February 6-7, 2024, Allegretto Resort, Paso Robles)
    Created for finance department staff, this academy will provide attendees with a better understanding of the Authority’s member data requests, how that data is used, and why it is essential. Attendees will learn the nexus between finance and risk management, how claims reserves are established, and what municipal agencies can do to prepare for insurance renewals. Attendees will network with other finance professionals, hear from industry experts on emerging trends, and earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.

• • Seasoned Executive Academy (April 9-11, 2024, Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego)
    This academy will provide a platform for networking, learning, and sharing information on how to establish a culture of risk management. Attendees will hear presentations on emerging trends and risks and discuss how to best mitigate them through shared experiences with other seasoned executives in attendance. The academy will focus on the importance of the relationship between executives, elected officials, and department heads in mitigating risk. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of the role of the Authority in assisting with mitigating risk, along with resources and tools at their disposal.

Registration for the Authority’s academies will open two months before the academy start date. Each academy will have an individualized website with an agenda, speaker, and registration details.

For more information about academies or the registration process, please contact Training Coordinator Michelle Aguayo.

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