Our popular City Services Academy is returning and you can apply now to join the 2021 program!

Participants will learn about all the work the City of San Mateo is doing in your community. This comprehensive, hands-on learning experience gives participants the opportunity to interact with City staff and learn about the challenges facing municipal government today.
 
You’ll hear from experts in Parks and Recreation, Police, Fire, Public Works, Library, Finance, Community Development and many more departments. You’ll also learn about City management and our Council. 

2021 Program Dates & Details:

• The Academy will meet in-person at City Hall and various locations throughout the City.
• The classes are 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday evenings between August 18, 2021 and November 3, 2021. Exceptions:  No classes on September 8 or September 15. A class will be held on Thursday, September 9]

Eligibility & Applications:

• The Academy is FREE to all participants.

• The Academy is open to anyone, 18 or older, who works or resides in the City of San Mateo and has an interest in city government.
• To ensure the quality of instruction and interaction with participants, class size is limited. Applications will be closed once we reach maximum capacity. 
• Application Deadline: August 6, 2021 
• Learn more and apply online.