Academies/Summits
Academies/
Summits
Academies and summits are training seminars that primarily focus on a specific public sector discipline. Each program is a multi-day training that presents essential theories and techniques in order to provide pragmatic solutions to solving everyday problems. Academies and summits are designed to expand the abilities of managers, supervisors, and leaders in areas including delegating, motivating, organizing, and working under pressure. Attendees will learn how to apply these skills which will enable them to meet the daily demands of their agency while exhibiting ethical standards among employees and citizens.
All California JPIA academies are offered at no cost to Authority members. Registration also includes lodging, meals, and training materials.
PARKS & RECREATION
February 23–25, 2027
Proposes strategies for programs, writing grants, ADA requirements, staffing, and providing safety for parks & aquatic centers
This academy is designed for all parks and recreation management-level personnel.
Registration opens October 2026
EXECUTIVE
March 24–26, 2027
Provides the essential building blocks to develop, establish, and embed risk management as a business process within your agency
This academy is geared toward city managers and agency chief executives.
Registration opens December 2026
HUMAN RESOURCES
April 27–29, 2027 (tentative)
Delivers essential training for human resources management and support staff and offers basic theory and practical techniques for everyday problems solving
This academy is for human resources professionals with essential training for management and support staff.
Registration opens January 2027 (tentative)
PUBLIC WORKS
June 8–10, 2027
Emphasizes the best practices needed to manage public works risk exposure
This academy is geared toward public works directors, managers, and supervisors.
Registration opens March 2027
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
August 11–13, 2027
Focuses on how to be a productive member of a governing body and how to manage the limits of local government
This academy is designed for elected officials still within their initial two years in office.
By invitation only
SUPERVISOR
September 14–16, 2027
Guides attendees through the entire employee lifecycle, covering essential topics for supervising employees through every career stage
This academy is designed for both new and seasoned supervisors looking to sharpen their leadership skills.
Registration opens June 2027
RISK MANAGEMENT
February 8-10, 2028
Provides the essential building blocks to develop, establish, and embed a proactive risk management process within your agency
This academy is solely designed for those having primary risk management responsibility and that manage their agency's risk exposure.
Registration opens November 2027
PUBLIC SAFETY
March 2028
Provides information on best practices for managing risk within public safety departments including how to assist with mitigating risk through enhanced communication with city executives and staff, elected officials and departmental staff
This academy is intended for law enforcement and fire personnel.
Registration opens December 2027
ELECTED OFFICIALS SUMMIT
May 17–19, 2028
Offers the essential building blocks to develop, establish, and embed risk management as a business process within your agency, as well as an understanding of the basic concepts, principles, and applications of risk management
This summit is designed for elected officials in office longer than their initial two years.
Registration opens February 2028
LEADERSHIP
August 2028
Discusses the complex and challenging demands on local governments, requiring leaders to be effective and accountable in an era of limited resources
This academy is designed for all senior management-level employees and department directors.