2016 Fall Public Works Academy
Who Should Attend
The CT Public Works Academy provides education on those core competencies necessary to be successful members of the public works community. The PWA is also an excellent opportunity for updated information on the latest in technology and best practices for experienced employees who are new to professional development. Each module is taught by an instructor who is an expert in the subject matter.
When and Where
The PWA program is comprised of six (6) weekly sessions that will be held each Wednesday at the Technology Transfer Center at UConn in Storrs, CT. Classes will be held from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Participants must attend all six modules to receive credit for the Academy.

September 7, 2016

September 21,2016

October 5, 2016
September 14, 2016
September 28, 2016
October 12, 2016

 

A Supervisors' O rientation Session will be held from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm on August 24, 2016 in Storrs.  Attendance is mandatory for the direct supervisor of each participant.
Training Overview
Each week at the Academy, participants will become familiar with different subject matter that is essential to working in Public Works. The following is an overview of the topics that will be covered each week:


Week 1
 Professionalism and Communication Skills
Week 2
Operational Safety
Week 3
Chainsaw Safety and Storm Clean Up
Week 4
 Road Fundamentals
Week 5
Work Zone Safety/Flagger Certification
Week 6  Winter Operations and Safe Snow Plowing

Register for the Class
                     Cost: $350.00  (includes lunch and course materials)
                   Questions?:  Contact Shelly Desjardin @ 860-486-9373 or