The latest edition of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Public Works Radio The Emerging Leaders Academy: Celebrating 20 Years of Life-Changing Experiences discusses how APWA encourages professional growth through intensive leadership and management training within the context of public works

The Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) is a yearlong experience designed to inspire those who lead at all levels in public works. This program features a popular in-person retreat and monthly check-ins with instructors.

Academy members are divided into groups and work throughout the year to solve a public works-related challenge that they present at our PWX conference the following year.

Proving time and again that leadership happens at every level, ELA helps build a robust peer support network and offers an in-depth introduction to APWA at all levels. ELA isn't a classroom; it's a completely immersive experience and this next class will be the 20th cohort in the program's history.

It offers a chance to make lifelong connections and participate in something much bigger than yourself. Applications are open through July 6, 2026 and you can apply here.

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