City Management Academy

About City Management Academy (CMA)

The City Management Academy (CMA) is a multi-week instructional course that teaches participants about how the City of Sacramento functions. CMA curriculum features over 20 guest lectures from elected officials and department staff focused on topics ranging from day-to-day operations to budget development and the public policy process.

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Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must reside in the City of Sacramento or own a business in the City of Sacramento. Applicants must also be at least 16 years old.

 

Cost: A $50 materials fee will apply to participate in the program. The materials fee can be waived on a case-by-case basis. 

2024 Important DatesDateTime
Application OpensMonday, June 3, 202410 AM
Deadline for Application SubmissionFriday, July 12, 2024by 11:59 PM
Decision emailed to all ApplicantsFriday, August 9, 2024by 4:59 PM
10-week ProgramWednesdays, September 4, 2024 - November 6, 20245:30 - 9:00 PM
2024 CMA Graduation at City CouncilTuesday, November 12, 20245:00 PM

Join the 2025 Interest List

Applications for the 2024 City Management Academy have closed. Please complete the interest form if you would like to be contacted when the 2025 City Management Academy application opens.

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