Public Works Institute: Module 1 – Basic Supervision in Public Works

November 4-6, 2026 |  7AM-4:30PM Daily

Sacramento Area Sewer District – 10060 Goethe Road, Sacramento, CA (Wed/THur)

Dante Event Center – 12330 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Sacramento, CA (Fri)

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.

What We Cover: This is Module 1 of four modules in the American Public Works Association’s 90 hour program of instruction in Supervision and Management in Public Works. This 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: 

We have an amazing line-up of industry experts looking to share their insights to help the students advance their careers. The list is impressive. Some of the names include:

• Steve Pedretti, PE, Class Facilitator (Owner, SPED Consulting LLC.)
• Derek Minnema (Executive Director, Capital SouthEast Connector JPA)
• Vin Cay, PE (City Engineer, City of Lincoln)
• Darren Suen (Vice Mayor, City of Elk Grove & Executive Director San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency)

And other highly experienced local Public Works Officials

Course outline to be provided soon.

Where:

Time

• Registration:        7:00a – 7:30a
• Lunch:                     12:00p – 12:45p
• Departure:            4:00p – 4:30 p

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.

How to RSVP

SEATING IS LIMITED AND WE SELL OUT FAST, REGISTER EARLY! Registration closes by October 14, 2026 or when filled. No Walk-ins Allowed. When registering, please provide individual student emails for each registration. We use these to send important messages and updates.