100855 - Work in Virginia Local Government 2026

Overview

This 2-hour Interactive workshop introduces participants to the unique structure, responsibilities, and culture of local government in Virginia. Emphasizes the legal framework, governance principles, and service-oriented mindset that define public service at the local level. The session helps employees understand their role in delivering high-quality, community-centered services while upholding transparency, accountability, and ethical standards.

Instructed by Virginia Tech's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) faculty
Virginia Tech digital credential badge awarded upon successful completion

Location Information

January 11: Virginia Tech Newport News Center - 700 Tech Center Parkway (Suite 305) Newport News, VA

March 15: Virtual via Zoom (Zoom link will be provided a week prior to the program session)

Speaker(s)/Instructor(s)

Stephanie Davis, Ph.D., Collegiate Associate Professor, Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP), School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Virginia Tech

Dr. Stephanie Davis' research and outreach focuses on building capacity in local governments. Her capacity building works focuses on financial capacity, administrative capacity and leadership capacity in local governments; particularly in small communities with a population of 20,000 or less. Dr. Davis was selected as a 2021 Local Government Research Fellow with the International County/City Management Association and published "Strategic Planning for Small Communities: A Manager's Manual" and has provided facilitation outreach for governing bodies to develop a strategic plan for their communities. Her work has evolved in the realm of understanding financial capacity in small communities and helping communities answer the question "how do we know we have enough money to serve our citizens?" Dr. Davis, partnership with the Virginia Municipal League, held the first-ever Small Towns Conference in 2024 in Abingdon, VA. This conference brought experts from across the state to discuss local government issues specific to small towns.

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100855 - 566816

2026

Available

Work in Virginia Local Government 2026

Jan 11, 2027 to Mar 15, 2027

Discussion

12:00PM to 4:00PM

Jan 11, 2027

Online, fixed date

12:00PM to 4:00PM

Mar 15, 2027

Schedule and Location

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8.0

Virtual
Virginia Tech - Newport News

Fees starting at

$150.00

Section Notes

Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $0 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. As an alternative to a refund, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.