Certificate News September 2025

Written By Molly Harlow

Fall semester is in full swing at Virginia Tech!  We are offering two classes this semester and thank you to Leslie Beauregard, City of Staunton and Sara McGuffin, Town of Amherst, for preparing the next generation of local government leaders and managers.  

We have over 30 students enrolled in the Certificate courses this Fall from local governments across the Commonwealth.  

ICMA National Conference 

A three-person research team from Virginia Tech (Stephanie Davis, Sharon Mastracci and David Bredenkamp) will be presenting at the ICMA National Conference this Fall in Tampa.  Our team conducted a research project for four local governments including Sussex County, VA on innovative employee benefits in small communities.  I hope to see you at the session and the conference! 

Innovative Employee Benefits for Small Local Governments: Evaluation, Monday, October 27th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Certificate Program Information Sessions 

We hold monthly certificate information sessions for prospective students.  Use this link to register for the Fall sessions!  https://spia.vt.edu/newsevents/events/virtualinfosessions.html

 

More information about the Certificate? Contact Stephanie Davis, sddavis@vt.edu.

Molly Harlow
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