Spring 2024 Local Government Analyst Boot Camp – Session 1
Develop your analyst skills with RGS’ virtual Analyst Boot Camp!
Analysts are critical to the success of agency missions, programs, and projects. Join us for RGS’ comprehensive, advanced Boot Camp aimed toward developing the competencies of local government analysts! This Academy is designed and delivered by trainers with extensive experience in all types of local agencies.
INCLUDED IN TUITION:
- 6-month program: May 2024 – November 2024
- 36 hours of live, instructor-led sessions
- Analyst Skills Assessment
- Panel discussions with experts
- Free MMANC membership/membership renewal for attendees in MMANC territories
- Mentoring Support and Resources
- Networking opportunities
- Skills Development Tools
- Boot Camp Resource Portal
Schedule:
All Boot Camp dates are Wednesdays, from 8:30am – 11:30am, PST.
| Session | Class Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Academy | N/A | Analyst Skills Assessment |
| Ongoing | N/A | DIY Mentoring Program |
| N/A | Skills Development Tools | |
| N/A | Small Group Projects | |
| 1 | 5/22/24 | The Role of the Management Analyst - Must register by this date |
| 2 | 6/5/24 | Solving Agency Problems |
| 3 | 6/26/24 | Effective Research Strategies |
| 4 | 7/17/24 | Excel Tips and Tricks: Organizing and Visualizing Data |
| 5 | 7/31/24 | Effective Time and Resource Management + Panel Session 1: Life-Work Balance and Resilience |
| 6 | 8/21/24 | Budgeting 101 |
| 7 | 9/4/24 | Effective Writing Skills + Capstone Kick-Off |
| 8 | 9/18/24 | Presenting Information to Others+ Panel Session 2: Advice and Inspiration from Local Government Leaders |
| 9 | 10/2/24 | Basics of Local Government Contracts |
| 10 | 10/16/24 | Navigating Your Organization |
| 11 | 10/30/24 | Engaging the Local Community |
| 12 | 11/13/24 | Mastering Policy Analysis and Development + Project Presentations |
This Boot Camp requires engaged and participative attendees. It is not a sit and watch learning experience. It is designed to facilitate learning, the exchange of ideas, and a commitment to application of content and outside work in addition to Boot Camp sessions. An attendee application and supervisor approval of the investment of time are required to attend.
Registration: This boot camp is full. Please contact Yolanda Taylor at ytaylor@rgs.ca.gov to be added to the wait list.
