Since its inception in 1984, the Local Government Training Program (LGTP) at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee has addressed the training needs of public officials and personnel in the westernmost counties of North Carolina. The LGTP brings courses from the Institute of Government in Chapel Hill to the western part of the state. Courses are taught by Institute faculty members who specialize in law, finance, or management.  

The LGTP also offers workshops and seminars tailored to the specific needs of regional offices, and, upon request, arranges consultations and video teleconferences with state officials and experts in the field. Through the LGTP, local officials and public personnel in Western North Carolina can receive:

• Training in necessary technical skills.
• Opportunities to share and exchange information with peers.
• Updates on trends and developments affecting local government, including changes in   federal and state programs.
• Help in anticipating and formulating policy for current and future concerns of western North Carolinians.
• A lending library to use for training and staff development.

In 2005, the LGTP joined the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs.

2007-2008 Calendar  NEW!

SOG New Publications

2007-2008 LGTP Program Advisory Board

2007 LGTP Annual Survey Results

2006-2007 Program Report   NEW!

Grant Resources for Local Governments

Grant Writing Resources

Public Sector Internships

• PS & PA Internship Criteria (PDF)
• Internship Application

For More Information,

At WCU, contact:

Vickey Wade, Director, LGTP

Department of Political Science and Public Affairs

345 Stillwell Bldg.
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9056
800-621-0008 (NC only) or 828-227-3442(voice)
828-227-7647 (fax)
vwade@wcu.edu (e-mail)

At the School of Government, contact:

Fleming Bell, Faculty Coordinator, SOG
CB #3330, Knapp-Sanders Building

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330
919-966-4210 (voice)
919-962-0654 (fax)
bell@sog.unc.edu (e-mail)

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