Upcoming Trainings and Events

Below is a list of training opportunities that may be of interest in the coming months:

Open Data Roadshow
September 4, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mesa Arts Center - 1 E. Main St.

The city of Mesa, Arizona State University and Code for America are holding an Open Data Roadshow on Thursday, September 4.

The Open Data Roadshow will:

  • Educate the audience to the concept, values and opportunities of open data, what open data means and the process and outcomes of implementing data driven initiatives.
  • Showcase open data best practices, policies and experiences
  • Share resources and techniques to support government entities interested in implementing open data.
Roadshow attendees will include city officials who have adopted open data policies, entrepreneurs who use open data, community groups developing projects that affect cities and their residents and ASU faculty and staff who benefit from and contribute to open data sets.

To learn more about the event, and to RSVP, go to www.opendataroadshow.com.

Newly Elected Officials Training
December 4-5, 2014
Location and more information to come soon

ASU School of Public Affairs
Graduate Information Sessions Available

Please see below for information from the ASU School of Public Affairs on graduate information sessions that are available.

Evening information sessions are scheduled in time for you to learn about our programs and still have time to apply for summer or fall. Topics covered include admissions, curriculum, and enrollment for our MPA, MPP, and graduate certificate programs. Advisors will be available to answer questions from interested potential students.

Now enrolling! New graduate certificates in participatory governance, policy informatics, public administration and public policy are accepting applications. Certificates consist of only five courses and are a great resume enhancement for current students or previous graduates from any discipline!

Where: University Center Building at the ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus.

To save your seat, RSVP at http://spa.asu.edu/rsvp/gradinfo.

Ramsey Executive Education Program
Management & Leadership Institute
ASU Mercado, Phoenix, AZ

Strategic organizational and personal growth opportunities, leadership development, skills enhancement, and a forum to exchange innovative ideas and best practices with other public sector professionals await you. The 2014 Management and Leadership Institute offers six days (one per month) of information-driven and highly interactive sessions designed to identify and develop strategies to resolve problems, address challenges you face every day and make the most of new opportunities.

Click here to visit the Bob Ramsey Executive Education website to learn more about the sessions and to register.
 

League of Arizona Cities and Towns
1820 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ  85007
Phone: 602-258-5786
Fax: 602-253-3874
http://www.azleague.org

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