Issue 167 - January 2026
NEWS: WORTHY
2026 Supervisor Essential Skills Training Program – Registration Open
The popular Supervisor Essential Skills Training Program is returning for 2026, offering two cohorts in both spring and summer, providing supervisors with multiple opportunities to join. Each cohort consists of eight classes, spread over four months, with a focus on developing essential skills for peak performance.
Leading the cohort this year are Sharonda Bishop, founder and principal of Bishop Consulting, a human resources and training company, and Marcella Marlowe, a former city manager and adjunct associate professor at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. Over the course of four months, they will help participants develop practical leadership skills through hands-on training on topics such as emotional intelligence, communication, productivity, team building, giving and receiving feedback, employee performance, and employee management.
The spring cohort will be hosted by the cities of Monrovia and Imperial. Registration for the spring track is currently open and will close on February 13. The cohort runs from March through June 2026.
The summer cohort—which runs from July through November—will be hosted by the cities of Pismo Beach and Calabasas. Registration for the summer track opens on Thursday, May 14, and remains open until Friday, June 12. Training registrars will get an email announcement when registration begins.
For those seeking additional training, the Authority will be offering an online Supervisor Essential Skills Series, scheduled to launch by fall 2026.
For questions, please contact Administrative Analyst Denise Covell via email.
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