California's Local Technical Assistance Program

To become your one-stop shop for training and support, our team is building a comprehensive catalog of local agency training that covers everything from staff professional development to hands-on technical/engineering courses to regulatory and contract compliance. From this one catalog (and accompanying calendar), you’re able to register for courses offered in-person, onsite, and online across multiple providers.

We’re also bringing a new focus to California innovation by sharing on-the-job ingenuity and best practices captured from agencies across the state. Solutions to help get your job done easier and more efficiently.

And to make sure you stay informed, we’re also rolling out:

We’ll be unlocking new features and capabilities over the next couple of weeks, so consider subscribing to stay up on the latest developments. And if you have a request or feature you’d like to see, let us know!

NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • DBE REEVALUATION

    FEATURED

    Local agencies: remind your active DBE firms to submit reevaluation documents by April 16, 2026 under the new certification requirements

  • PUBLIC WORKS EXPO

    APWA SoCal's 2-day Expo features practical hands-on sessions tailored to pros who keep public works systems operating safely, efficiently, and reliably

  • GEOTECH TOOLS

    FHWA shares how geotech data & emerging tech are modernizing infrastructure asset evaluation & mgmt in this innovation exchange webinar

  • BRIDGE COATINGS

    Learn how local agencies can protect steel bridges with cost-effective in-house maintenance painting strategies

  • MASTIC TRAINING

    Gain hands-on pavement preservation skills & crack sealing expertise designed specifically for tribal transportation professionals

  • PREPARE FOR SS4A

    LIH webinar shows municipal leaders how SS4A planning grants can produce data-driven, community-centered safety action plans that align with federal priorities

  • LRSP OVERVIEW

    Local Road Safety Plans are essential to supporting agency safety improvements; learn how they can be implemented in rural communities to save lives

  • APWA REPORTER

    March 2026 issue focuses on solid waste management, an annual Buyer's Guide, and practical insights from public works professionals across the country

  • SCAG CONFERENCE 2026

    SoCal's largest gathering of elected & industry leaders is coming to Palm Desert in May, tackling resilience, housing, and AI economy

  • GREENBOOK SEMINAR

    Master California's standard public works construction specs with expert-led instruction on contracts & construction methods

  • SNOW CONFERENCE

    APWA's Snow Conference returns with expert-led sessions, cutting-edge equipment demos & unmatched networking opportunities

  • HWY MAINT CONF

    Join colleagues from Michigan for this 2-day professional development opportunity addressing highway maintenance challenges & solutions

  • CONSTRUCTION MGMT

    This two-day virtual training focuses on the essentials of the construction mgmt process, from selecting contractors to maintaining communications & QA

  • ROADWAY DRAINAGE

    Master drainage system management with Nevada LTAP — learn inspection, maintenance planning, and treatment selection

  • DECISION MAKING

    Strengthen your leadership decisions with practical strategies & real-world case studies from transportation executives in this research-based webinar

  • TECH IN TSMO

    Discover how to leverage emerging technologies to strengthen your agency's TSMO program with a new FHWA playbook

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS