Learning Options for Counties
New! Featured 2021 Events
- July 2021 Special Event: Work-Life Integration
- MN Counties Connect: Virtual Coffee Series
- County Government Roundtables: Meet AMC's Affiliate Organizations
Bridging Divides Initiative
- Civil Discussions During an Election Year: Bridging Divides 1.0
- Leading Through Difficult Situations: Bridging Divides 2.0
- Collaborative Communities: Bridging Divides 3.0
- Bridging Divides YouTube Channel
Facilitation Resources
Leadership Development
- NACo High Performance Leadership Academy
- Pathways: A Network for New County Managers
- Metropolitan State Capstone Projects: Host a Graduate Student in your County
Practical Supervision Workshops
- Practical Leadership 1.0: Supervising for Employee Engagement
- Practical Leadership 2.0: Supervising for Team Engagement
- Strategic Supervisor Leadership Conference: Activate Your G-Factor
November 3-4 @ Sourcewell in Staples
Featuring the book - G-Factor: 8 Secrets to Increasing Your Gravitational Pull At Work - Strategic Staff Leadership Conference: Communication, Not Confrontation
December 1 @ Sourcewell in Staples
Featuring the book - Positive Communications in the Workplace and Beyond
County Government Education Resources
- County Best Practices Video Library
- NACo iCivics: County Government Curriculum (6-12th grade)
- NACo Webinars
- NACo Cyberattack Simulation (free for NACo member counties)
Workforce Development Resources
- Coursera and DEED Partnership: Free Career-focused, Online Courses
- GitHub Free Learning-Lab Tech Experiences
- LinkedIn Learning Free Library
- Microsoft Free Role-based Certifications
Partner Professional Development
- Minnesota Service Cooperatives
- Metropolitan State University, Institute of Professional Development
- Performance Excellence Network (PEN)
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Contact: Heather Bandeen, Research & Program Development Manager/Education Director