While other training programs enhance employees' supervisory skills, is designed to assist newly hired and promoted supervisors and managers to become more knowledgeable about the City's operations and procedures. The result is a more efficient supervisor or manager. The training includes an overview of City government, purchasing, public information, training, family medical leave, emergency management, agenda meetings, media relations, etc.

"The SMART training is an excellent opportunity for those supervisors and managers who want a glimpse how the city government of West Palm Beach works. It packs lots of useful information, tools, and resources for those in a managerial role to be successful in their careers. As a manager for several years, I still have to be reminded of important facets of government such as Sunshine Law, FMLA, etc. I strongly encourage those to who want to succeed as a manager with the City of West Palm Beach to take this course." Charles Wu, Director, Planning and Zoning Department.

"City Smart was an excellent seminar! I felt challenged, informed, and left the seminar with a new confidence that I could do my job much more effectively" Marshall Bethea, Accounts Supervisor, Finance Department.

Please contact Mike Russell, Senior Human Resources Analyst, by calling 561-494-1009 or emailing mrussell@wpb.org