PA|PG|PC Advanced Academy San Jose

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Advanced Academy - "Leading in the Public Sector"

Training agenda is as follows.

Day 1:

830-9am - Introduction to the Academy
9am-11am - Understanding Government and Navigating County Bureaucracy
11am-1pm - Ethical Decision Making
1-2pm - Lunch (on your own)
2-3:30pm - Successful Supervision in Government
3:30-5pm - Leadership Influence

Day 2:

8-8:30am - Building Connections
8:30-11:30am - Budgeting Basics & Funding Sources
11:30-12pm - Academy Wrap up

Detailed descriptions of each class offered will be listed under each workshop and cover:

Understanding Government & Navigating County Bureaucracy (2.0 Credits)
Successful Supervision in Government (2.0 Credits)
Ethical Decision Making (1.5 Credits)
Leadership Influence (1.5 Credits)
Budgeting Basics & Funding Sources (3.0 Credits)
You must select which workshops you will be attending as part of the ticket process. Your workshop selections will be used to track attendance at the event. You must sign up for all workshops or your registration will be canceled.

PLEASE NOTE THE BELOW DISCLAIMERS

If your membership is lapsed and you register for this event, your registration will be canceled one week before the event takes place. To attend you must either be a community partner or an active member.
There are a total of 50 spots available for this Academy
Hotel rooms are on a first come, first serve basis.
- Room block closes on December 22, 2025
- Members will not have to pay for their hotel rooms if they are part of the room block that the Association is paying for unless the reservation is canceled within 30 days of the event.
- The member must work at least 51 miles or more away from the training location qualify for a hotel room paid for by the Association.
- If you reserve a room through the Association and cancel within 30 days of the event, your county will be responsible for covering the fees incurred by the Association.
Academy rules and what travel costs will be reimbursed can be found here.
If you will be requesting reimbursement for the training, you will need to submit the travel reimbursement form as well as original receipts within 10 business days of the academy training
- To receive a reimbursement, all of your receipts must be itemized.

PA|PG|PC Advanced Academy San Jose - 10.0 Credits

January 29 - 30, 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
282 S Almaden Blvd
San Jose, California
United States
95113

Academy - Understanding Government And Navigating County Bureaucracy (2.0 Credits)

January 29, 2026 09:00 - 11:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:26

Working effectively in the public sector requires more than just knowing your job—it demands a clear understanding of how government functions and how to successfully navigate complex systems, policies, and processes. This training provides participants with a practical roadmap to understanding the structure of county government, the roles of elected officials and departments, and the decision-making processes that shape public service. PA|PG|PC participants will gain the knowledge and tools to work more effectively within county systems, reduce roadblocks, and achieve better outcomes for the communities they serve.

Academy - Successful Supervision In Government (2.0 Credits)

January 29, 2026 13:30 - 15:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:26

Effective supervision is one of the cornerstones of success in public organizations. This training equips aspiring, new, and experienced supervisors with the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to lead public sector teams with confidence and impact. Participants will explore the unique challenges of government supervision—including navigating policies, ensuring accountability, fostering employee engagement, and balancing efficiency with compliance. Whether new to supervision or seeking to strengthen existing skills, this course offers actionable approaches to succeed as a leader in public service.

Academy - Ethical Decision Making (1.5 Credits)

January 29, 2026 11:00 - 12:30
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:26

PA|PG|PC professionals are faced with difficult decisions on a regular basis. Having a strong framework for ethical decision making will help ensure you consider all aspects of a decision before moving forward. Ethics is a vital component of public service, especially for those who serve as public fiduciaries. This training will provide you with the tools needed to make decisions that ethically serve your clients and colleagues.

Academy - Leadership Influence (1.5 Credits)

January 29, 2026 15:30 - 17:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:26

Leading with Influence helps leaders cultivate the quiet power, authentic presence, and practical skills to motivate people, build trust, and move ideas forward—without force, fear, or formal authority. In today’s workplace, authority does not have the same impact as in older generations. This session equips you with the tools to build trust, motivate others, and move ideas forward without relying on a title. Learn how to cultivate authentic influence and lead in a way that today’s workforce respects, values, and willingly follows.

Academy - Budgeting Basics & Funding Sources (3.0 Credits)

January 30, 2026 08:30 - 11:30
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:27

A solid understanding of budgeting is essential for making informed decisions and ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources. This training introduces participants to the fundamentals of county budgeting and the key funding sources that drive government operations. Participants will gain insight into how budgets are developed, approved, and managed, as well as the unique constraints and opportunities within the public sector—including strategies for addressing the challenge of unfunded mandates.

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