Early Career Stream

Have you joined the municipal sector in the last three-fours years and are eager to accelerate your growth? Have you been searching for a fulsome program designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to advance your professional career?

Look no further! Our Early Career Stream is perfect for individuals like you who are ready to take their career to the next level. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills to be ready to take on new opportunities, expand your municipal knowledge base, or your network of industry professionals, this Career Development Package (CDP) has it all and offers focused growth opportunities that will propel you forward.

Prerequisites

Participants in the Early Career Stream must have:

  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a non-management role in a municipality (or related organization)
  • Experience in or ability to gain experience in the following competencies for the Accredited Municipal Professional (AMP) designation:
    • Municipal Operations
    • Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
    • Service Delivery
    • Managing Work
    • Communication

Participants in the CDP must also accept the program's Terms & Conditions upon application. 

View the Full Terms & Conditions

Application Information

Applications for our Career Development Packages are now closed. Programming will begin in January 2025, with applications for 2026 opening in Summer 2025. Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss their interest in CDPs with their employers and to apply early, as spaces are limited. Stay tuned for future updates!