January 25, 2022
In 1983, when Allegheny County established Local Government Academy, they did something unique: They set the stage for the creation of an independent, non-partisan organization designed to Promote Excellence in Local Government. Over the years, Local Government Academy has become a trusted provider of fact-based information on matters relevant to […]
January 17, 2022
The 2022 Newly Elected Officials Course (NEOC) has officially kicked off. This year saw an incredible turnout of officials, shocking us with new NEOC records. In two weeks, seats for the course sold out. Emails and phone calls rolled in, and as the waitlist filled, we decided to pivot and […]
January 10, 2022
Attention Local Governments! Interested in a summer intern? Local Government Academy’s Municipal Intern Program is now accepting applications! What is the Municipal Intern Program? The Municipal Intern Program is a competitive program that is designed to give graduate and undergraduate students an introduction to public sector employment opportunities while providing […]
December 16, 2021
If 2020 was a year of change and transformation, 2021 found us discovering ways to celebrate. What had once been “business as usual” became triumphs and small victories, and maybe you’ve felt it too in your workplaces and communities. The impetus to do and make better has spread from corner […]
November 8, 2021
Accessible, quality, nonpartisan training for officials and staff can transform a municipality with positive change. The need for education is real when, every two years, municipal elections can bring new officials into leadership positions, often with positive intentions but no government experience. Local Government Academy (Academy), a 501(c)3 public charity, […]
November 8, 2021
Registration for the 2021-2022 Newly Elected Officials Course (NEOC) is OPEN. It’s time for elected, appointed, and veteran officials to sign up for the most comprehensive training program offered to local government officials. NEOC builds a solid foundation of knowledge essential to effective governing. Focusing on the unique needs of […]
November 1, 2021
In addition to offering hundreds of hours of educational programming both virtually and in-person, Local Government Academy provides technical assistance to local communities and organizations to further revitalization efforts. We work with a “boots on the ground” approach alongside municipalities to deliver technical assistance customized for local needs. Collaborating with […]
October 5, 2021
Our mission to Promote Excellence in Local Government is only made possible by including speakers of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. To elevate issues of importance such as today’s webinar, “Municipal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Starting the Conversation,” we are sharing first-hand experiences of individuals who challenged their local governments […]
October 5, 2021
RiverWise is a newly-launched initiative in Beaver County focused on using rivers and surrounding communities as wisely as possible. At the heart of this work is a concerted effort to organize stakeholders to dream, learn, and collaborate about the future of the rivers. Executive Director Daniel Rossi-Keen, PhD., writes about […]