Governmental Research and Services conducts or cosponsors numerous training programs for state and local government officials. These programs are designed to meet the continuing educational needs of a wide variety of appointed and elected officials. Programs are conducted on an open-subscription and an in-house basis.

Programs that we currently offer or co-sponsor include:

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT:

Supervisor Training Institute
Institute for Departmental Management
Management Practices Series

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT:

Charleston County Leadership Development Program
Institute for Governmental Leadership
Institute of Government for County Officials
Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government
Boardsmanship
SC Association of County-Wide Elected Executives Leadership Academy

TECHNICAL TRAINING:

Academy for County Auditors, Treasurers and Tax Collectors
Certification Program for Government Finance Officers
Clerks to County Council Training Program
Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Institute
SC Academy for Planning

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS:

GRS staff conduct seminars and workshops on a wide range of topics upon request. Each of these workshops can be custom-tailored to the needs of your organization.

For more information about our training programs and services contact Bill Tomes at wetomes0@gwm.sc.edu.