CITY MANAGEMENT ACADEMY

ABOUT THE CITY MANAGEMENT ACADEMY

The City Management Academy (CMA) is a multi-week instructional course that teaches participants about how the City of Sacramento functions.
CMA curriculum features guest lectures from elected officials and department staff focused on topics ranging from day-to-day operations to budget development and the public policy process.

2023 CITY MANAGEMENT ACADEMY

After a five-year hiatus, the City Management Academy is back. The program will feature over 20 city departments and divisions with an added civic engagement activity. In addition, childcare options will be provided for children ages 6-17.

2023 Program Schedule

Wednesday, September 6 – 6:00-9:00pm at Sacramento City Hall
Wednesday, September 13 – 6:00-9:00pm at Oak Park Community Center
Wednesday, September 20 – 6:00-9:00pm at Oak Park Community Center
Wednesday, September 27 – 6:00-9:00pm at Oak Park Community Center
Wednesday, October 4 – 6:00-9:00pm at Oak Park Community Center
Wednesday, October 11 – 6:00-9:00pm at Oak Park Community Center
Wednesday, October 18 – 6:00-9:00pm at Oak Park Community Center
Wednesday, October 25 – 6:00-9:00pm at Oak Park Community Center
Wednesday, November 1 – 6:00-9:00pm at Sacramento City Hall

Please note, program participants who miss more than one class may have their program acceptance rescinded.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, applicants must reside in the City of Sacramento or own a business in the City of Sacramento. Applicants must also be at least 16 years old. A $50 materials fee will apply to participate in the program. The materials fee can be waived on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for the 2023 City Management Academy, please fill out and complete the application here by Friday, August 18, 2023.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2023 CITY MANAGEMENT ACADEMY

Friday, August 18, 2023 - Deadline for Application Submission
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Decision emailed to all Applicants
Wednesday, September 6 - First Day of the City Management Academy
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - Final City Management Academy
TBA - 2023 CMA Graduation at City Council

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT

Community Engagement
ce@cityofsacramento.org