Title
Receive a presentation on the updated Leadership Academy curriculum
Abstract
Introduction & Background:
In 2024, Chatham County began implementing the NeoGov HR platform, with modules to facilitate applications for county positions [Insight module], onboarding of new employees [Onboard module] and learning management system [Learn module].
The Leadership Academy began in 2002 as Chatham County’s in-house training curriculum to prepare employees for supervisory positions and provide continuing education for existing employees to assist them in being more effective in their public service positions. Following its inception, enrollment was extended to our community partners, including opportunities for our municipalities and non-profit partners to participate. Since 2002, over 500 students have graduated from the academy.
Since this training is conducted in-house by in-house trainers, enrollment is limited and due to in-person attendance requirements, some departments/functions find it difficult to participate.
With the addition of the NeoGov Learn module, we have an opportunity to restructure the curriculum to allow for hybrid (online and in-person) delivery of instruction and shorten the duration of the program.
Discussion & Analysis:
The updated curriculum provides for an upfront online learning plan that allows students to work at their own pace. Following completion of the online curriculum, drawn from NeoGov Learn training materials, students would be eligible to move to the in-person component of the advanced academy, which will run for an eight (8) month period and include the traditional case study and community service component.
The NeoGov Learn platform will allow for the continued opportunity for municipal and non-profit partners to participate.
Rough Timeline:
January 2026-July 2026: Students complete “Leadership Academy” online curriculum
August 2026-April 2027: Students enroll in “Advanced Leadership Academy” in-person curriculum. Includes instruction, seminar sessions, case study project and community service.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
Budgetary Impact: No additional impact beyond previously contracted NeoGov module.
Recommendation/Motion: No action required.