To advance our mission of delivering professional growth, networks, advocacy, and leadership to support and strengthen the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of municipal professionals now and into the future, AMCTO Career Development Packages (CDPs) are a new end-to-end career skills offering for municipal professionals. Career Development Packages are curated groups of AMCTO programs and services aimed at addressing individual skills gaps and preparing municipal professionals for career growth.
These packages allow staff to obtain the necessary education and knowledge they need to succeed in an ever-changing municipal sector across three tailored learning streams.
- Early Career Stream: ideal for those who have recently started in the municipal sector
- Legislative Stream: ideal for those in the clerk’s department looking to advance their career
- Leadership Stream: ideal for those in or interested in a management role looking to enhance their leadership skills
Each package or learning stream provides a defined pathway towards becoming a well-rounded and highly-skilled municipal professional, and includes fundamental programming and benefits — all offered at a 25% discount off the market rate annually for each package component:
- AMCTO diploma & certificate-based education courses
- Comprehensive professional development programs
- Sector-recognized AMCTO accreditations
- Enrollment in the AMCTO mentorship program
- Annual AMCTO membership & related benefits
Applications are Open Now until September 30
We are now accepting applications from those interested in enrolling in a CDP stream. Please note that there are only 10 spots available within each stream — all applications will be reviewed following the deadline on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who are not accepted into a CDP stream are highly encouraged to re-apply again next year.
As a reminder, CDPs require participants' full attention, time commitment, and agreed upon employer support. It is highly recommended that you only apply for and enroll in the CDP if you are confident that you will be able to complete the program requirements within each stream's given schedule. Please review our FAQs for more information.
Ready to Take your Career to the Next Level?
Effective staff retention and recruitment is paramount for the sector and Ontario communities to continue to flourish. Our CDPs lay the foundation for success at every stage in your municipal career.
We thank those interested in advance for applying, however, please note that only successful applicants will be notified regarding next steps of enrollment on or before November 5, 2024, with programming beginning in January 2025.