California's Local Technical Assistance Program

To become your one-stop shop for training and support, our team is building a comprehensive catalog of local agency training that covers everything from staff professional development to hands-on technical/engineering courses to regulatory and contract compliance. From this one catalog (and accompanying calendar), you’re able to register for courses offered in-person, onsite, and online across multiple providers.

We’re also bringing a new focus to California innovation by sharing on-the-job ingenuity and best practices captured from agencies across the state. Solutions to help get your job done easier and more efficiently.

And to make sure you stay informed, we’re also rolling out:

We’ll be unlocking new features and capabilities over the next couple of weeks, so consider subscribing to stay up on the latest developments. And if you have a request or feature you’d like to see, let us know!

NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • LABOR COMPLIANCE

    FEATURED

    Join Instructor Adam Whitcomb & Caltrans Labor Compliance HQ for this 2-day online course on the basics of labor compliance for local agencies

  • CHANGE ORDERS

    Join our Lunch 'n Learn to improve your understanding of the LAPM 16.10 change order process, with a focus on public works construction projects

  • ATP ACTIVITIES

    Learn proven strategies for sustaining active transportation programs beyond grant funding & building lasting community impact

  • SAFETY NAVIGATOR

    We welcome our new SNCC partner, a Cal Poly-led program providing training, technical assistance, & support to help more local agencies secure funding

  • ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

    Get an Introduction to Active Transportation Planning & Design fundamentals with ATRC's free online course from UC Davis

  • SNOW MITIGATION

    Learn cost-effective snow fence strategies from South Dakota DOT's research as NCRRS covers prioritization & lifecycle cost framework

  • TALKING TIM

    Talking TIM webinars provide a forum where practitioners can exchange information about current TIM practices, programs, & technologies

  • APWA SOCAL

    Join APWA SoCal's monthly lunch program for networking, professional development, & connections with public works peers

  • ROAD SAFETY

    Join transportation professionals working to reduce rural roadway fatalities by accelerated deployment of proven safety improvements

  • HIGH-RISK DRIVERS

    TRB examines driver skills testing to explore whether current road tests effectively identify high-risk drivers before they begin driving independently

  • QUICK BUILDS

    Join CA's new Safety Navigator to learn how to rapidly deploy low cost traffic safety improvements from experts who share practical insights on implementation

  • PUBLIC WORKS WEEK

    Join us in May to celebrate National Public Works Week, honoring the professionals who keep our communities mobile, safe, & thriving

  • ASSET MANAGEMENT

    Learn how to integrate asset management requirements directly into capital project workflows by attending this free NACE webinar

  • PERSONNEL COSTS

    OpenGov's free webinar "Stop Getting Surprised by Personnel Costs" shows how modern workforce planning can turn uncertainty into clarity

  • APWA REPORTER

    APWA's February 2026 issue focuses on water resources, including managing fats, oils, and grease (FOG), supporting long-term flood resilience.

  • SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH

    Recordings from the Safe System Approach for Rural Regions mini-conference are now available for viewing from NCRRS

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS