Local governments in Alameda County have formed a cooperative to offer a Leadership Academy for emerging leaders.
The 2026-27 Leadership Academy will be launched in October 2026, meeting on the first Thursday of each month for seven sessions, ending in April 2027. All sessions will be held in Newark.
The target audience includes division managers, assistant department heads, mid-managers, and other emerging leaders.
More information can be found in the Academy flier HERE.
GOALS OF THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The goal of the Alameda County Local Government Leadership Academy is to partner with agencies in Alameda County in support of developing their local talent, growing courageous, innovative and compassionate leaders, and increasing individual, team and organizational performance.
HOW IT WORKS
The curriculum of this certificate program consists of in-class presentations by City/County Managers and other local government leaders, critiques of case studies, a team project, and follow-up alumni events.
Applications for the 2026-2027 Academy can be accessed HERE. Applications are due no later than August 4, 2026.
If you are interested in participating in the 2026-27 Academy, please contact your supervisor or HR Representative for more information.
TESTIMONIAL
“The Alameda County Local Government Leadership Academy enhances the skills of emerging leaders with emphasis on emotional intelligence, values, talent development, and political astuteness. Academy participants benefit from instruction from local government veterans, peer-to-peer collaboration, and one-on-one coaching, while also collaborating on a group project and presentation for the Alameda County City Manager’s Association. The Academy expanded my peer network, exposed me to work outside of my typical responsibilities, and provided me with customized coaching to prepare me as I advance professionally.”
Michael P. Cass
Principal Planner
City of Dublin
2021-22 ACLA Cohort Participant
The 2026-27 Leadership Academy will be launched in October 2026, meeting on the first Thursday of each month for seven sessions, ending in April 2027. All sessions will be held in Newark.
The target audience includes division managers, assistant department heads, mid-managers, and other emerging leaders.
More information can be found in the Academy flier HERE.
GOALS OF THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The goal of the Alameda County Local Government Leadership Academy is to partner with agencies in Alameda County in support of developing their local talent, growing courageous, innovative and compassionate leaders, and increasing individual, team and organizational performance.
HOW IT WORKS
The curriculum of this certificate program consists of in-class presentations by City/County Managers and other local government leaders, critiques of case studies, a team project, and follow-up alumni events.
Applications for the 2026-2027 Academy can be accessed HERE. Applications are due no later than August 4, 2026.
If you are interested in participating in the 2026-27 Academy, please contact your supervisor or HR Representative for more information.
TESTIMONIAL
“The Alameda County Local Government Leadership Academy enhances the skills of emerging leaders with emphasis on emotional intelligence, values, talent development, and political astuteness. Academy participants benefit from instruction from local government veterans, peer-to-peer collaboration, and one-on-one coaching, while also collaborating on a group project and presentation for the Alameda County City Manager’s Association. The Academy expanded my peer network, exposed me to work outside of my typical responsibilities, and provided me with customized coaching to prepare me as I advance professionally.”
Michael P. Cass
Principal Planner
City of Dublin
2021-22 ACLA Cohort Participant
