Public Works Institute
Module 3 – Public Works Management Skills
Wednesday – Friday, April 8, 9, & 10, 2026
Who Should Attend
This seminar is intended for current and future supervisors, leaders and managers involved in Public Works. This is a stand-alone Module. Modules 1, 2, or 4 are not pre-requisites.
What We Cover
This is Module 3 of four modules in the American Public Works Association’s 90-hour program of instruction in public works management skills. This 4 -part program, covering 90 hours of basic and advanced supervision and management over a two-year period was developed by APWA to meet the training needs of municipal utility and public works agencies. The highly affordable program is taught by area public works practitioners to public works employees, culminating in an APWA Public Works Institute Certificate.
Instructors:
- Claudia Wade, PE, Class Facilitator (County Engineer, Sacramento County)
- Regina Cave (General Services Director, Citrus Heights)
- Bill Shunk, PE (Senior Engineer, City of Sacramento)
- And other highly experienced local Public Works Officials
Where:
| Day One & Two | Day Three |
| City of Rancho Cordova Public Works Office
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA |
Dante Club
2330 Fair Oaks Blvd Sacramento, CA |
Time
- Registration: 7:00a – 7:30a
- Lunch: 12:00p – 12:45p
- Departure: 4:00p – 4:30p
Course Outline – visit our website for more details
Cost
- $ 345 for APWA Members and Public Works agency employees – (ID# required)
- $ 445 for Non-member employees of private firms (Save $100 by joining APWA and support your Public Works career.
Cost includes continental breakfast and lunch. We’re going GREEN! Course Textbooks will be emailed to participants, and the same textbook is used for all four courses.
RSVP by March 6, 2026 – Please note, registration is limited to 40 participants and classes fill up fast. Do not delay signing up. No Walk-ins Allowed.
After registration, email Albert Stricker (astricker@cityofranchocordova.org) with the following information:
- Dietary restrictions
- Number of previous modules you’ve attended