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.
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
August 17–19, 2025
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
PUBLIC WORKS
September 16–18, 2025
Emphasizes the best practices needed to manage public works risk exposure
This Academy is geared toward public works directors, managers, and supervisors.
Registration now open!
RISK MANAGEMENT
January 2026
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 2025
HUMAN RESOURCES
August 18–20, 2026
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 May 2026
SUPERVISOR
September 2026
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 2026
EXECUTIVE
TBD
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.
PARKS & RECREATION
TBD
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.
PUBLIC SAFETY
TBD
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.