Local Government Academy

The Local Government Academy offers approximately 30 educational programs each year. These programs are typically offered at various on-site locations throughout Allegheny, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Except for conferences and roundtable discussions, the programs are taught in a classroom-style setting with instructors from government, education, civic and business sectors.

Upcoming Programs
Check out the Upcoming Programs Page for information regarding the Pension Preliminary Views Roundtable on September 2 and the 10th Annual Southwestern PA Smart Growth Conference in October.

Registration is also now open for the 2011 Contemplating Governing Program!

Contemplating Governing Course
Contemplating Governing is an independent nonpartisan course for potential candidates for local elected office, such and city and borough council, school board and township commissioner or supervisor. This course is a three-part program offered in Allegheny, Butler and Westmoreland Counties. Registration is now open for the 2011 Contemplating Governing Program! Click here for complete details and to register.

Newly Elected Officials Course
The Newly Elected Officials Course is offered every two years following the local elections in Pennsylvania. This Course is open to all winners of local elections in southwestern PA. The full-course Certificate Program includes 40 hours of instruction over 10 sessions, covering a variety of topics relevant to governing at the local level. The next Newly Elected Officials Course will begin in November 2011.

Road to Excellence Conference
The Road to Excellence Conference is an ongoing program of the Local Government Academy exploring intergovernmental cooperation and issues of regional concern in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Past conferences include:

Computer Training at CCAC
Does your municipality fully utilize the capabilities of its computers? Are there ways that commonly used office applications could save time and improve your government�s operations? Are there opportunities for better serving and communicating with the public through technology?

LGA is pleased to recommend a number of computer-related courses offered by Community College of Allegheny County that will build the skills of your workforce and improve your municipal operations.

Affordably priced and usually conducted in one or two days, the following courses are convenient and within reach of every municipal budget. Discover time-saving shortcuts. Produce presentations. Create reports. These are just some of the things that can be learned by attending these non-credit courses.