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Overview

Session III: Finance, Law, Media, & Communications
 

As a leader in the field of public works, the ability to understand legal and financial issues and then be able to effectively relate that understanding to the public via many and varied media outlets is a critical skill. This session provides the necessary information and various strategies required to be a professional, ethical, and effective leader in today’s world.

Topic areas covered are:
Public relations
Media relations
Social media
General legal issues
Employment law
Liability and public works
The regulatory process
Roles of local, state, provincial, and federal legislative/executive bodies
Finance and budgeting
Alternative funding strategies
Asset management
Purchasing/inventory management
Wastewater
Stormwater/floodwater management master plan
Business letters/report writing
Ethics

Agenda/Schedule

Tuesday:
7AM-8AM - Breakfast & course check-in at Hilton Garden Inn
8AM-5PM - Sessions and lunch

Wednesday:
7AM-8AM - Breakfast

8AM-5PM - Session and lunch
6:00PM - Group social at Atlas 42

Thursday:
7AM-8AM - Breakfast
8AM-5PM - Sessions and lunch

Applies Towards the Following Certificates/Programs

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Section Title
Mid-Atlantic Public Works Institute – Session III
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
7:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 25, 2025
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Dates
Mar 26, 2025
Type
Discussion
Days
Th
Time
7:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 27, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
24.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Fee(s)
Early Registration - APWA Member $775.00
Early Registration - Non-APWA Member $875.00
Standard Registration - Non APWA Member $1,075.00
Section Notes

For the most up-to-date information related to this program, please visit: www.cpe.vt.edu/mpwi

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $30 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.

Anyone requesting special requirements for this program should contact cpeinfo@vt.edu.

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