PW Institutes
The Public Works Institute model was designed to address the supervisory and management needs of current first-line supervisors and up, and those individuals aspiring to be better leaders and supervisors.
The national institute template includes 10 core areas of study, addressing 60 specific topics. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate regional and cultural needs were a priority when developing the national model. Therefore, as long as chapters address the 10 core areas of study and provide a minimum of 90 educational classroom contact hours of instruction, they have the flexibility to tailor the program to fit their specific needs. The 10 core areas include:
APWA-approved institutes also meet the institute educational requirements for the Donald C. Stone Level 1 Public Works Supervisor (PWS) and Level 2 Public Works Manager (PWM) credential programs.
The national institute template includes 10 core areas of study, addressing 60 specific topics. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate regional and cultural needs were a priority when developing the national model. Therefore, as long as chapters address the 10 core areas of study and provide a minimum of 90 educational classroom contact hours of instruction, they have the flexibility to tailor the program to fit their specific needs. The 10 core areas include:
- Supervisory techniques and skills
- Basic management skills
- Communications skills
- Leadership skills
- Community service/customer orientation skills
- Legal understanding
- Fundamentals of government
- Finance
- Resource management skills
- Public works operations
APWA-approved institutes also meet the institute educational requirements for the Donald C. Stone Level 1 Public Works Supervisor (PWS) and Level 2 Public Works Manager (PWM) credential programs.