The Academy is offering this voluntary skill-building program to all County employees as a tool to aid in developing effective communications. The program has been piloted on the campus of Los Angeles City College and is expanding to Los Angeles Valley College and California State University, Dominguez Hills. Courses in this program have been customized for the County and will incorporate assignments that are relevant to the workplace.

Whether it is a five-week workshop or a 16-week course, classes typically meet one day per week in the late afternoon and continue through evening. In addition to the class time, you will be assigned reading and homework assignments to be completed on your personal time. This program is intended to be a shared commitment, partially on County time and partially your personal time; however, management approval will be required to attend classes in the program.

The Academy pays for your enrollment, books, materials, and campus parking. This program is open to all County employees who want to develop their writing skills and are able to commit the time and energy to these college-level courses.