Issue 170 - April 2026
NEWS: WORTHY
Supervisor Essential Skills Training Program Summer Cohort–Registration Opening Soon
The California JPIA is offering a second 2026 cohort of the popular Supervisor Essential Skills Training Program. This cohort consists of eight classes delivered over four months, focusing on developing essential skills for peak performance.
Leading the program 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. Throughout the program, participants will 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 summer cohort will run from July through November and is 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 offer an online Supervisor Essential Skills Series, scheduled to launch in fall 2026.
For questions, please contact the Authority’s training department.
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