The Utility Management Institute has been committed to developing and strengthening professional capacities in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
For more than 25 years, NADBank has successfully implemented in-person training of water utility managers in the U.S.-Mexico border region through the UMI. In the last few years, the program has been presented as webinars. More than 3,000 participants have benefitted from these efforts.
During 2023, the contents of the basic training program offered by UMI was revamped. Today, taking advantage of online communication platforms, UMI is launching its Public Management Leadership Program, which offers effective and high-quality remote training.
Program: Units and Hours
The Program consists of 6 units focused on improving the managerial skills of mid-level officials in public institutions. These units constitute 72 hours of training with experts in their respective fields. These 72 hours are broken down into 24 three-hour sessions. All sessions will be transmitted with simultaneous interpretation into English and Spanish.
1. NADBank, an Innovative Entity: Who We Are and What We Do = 3 hours
2a. Planning in Public Entities =12 hours
2b. Identification and Prioritization of Environmental Issues = 3 hours
3a. Financial Management and Administration =15 hours
3b. NADBank Rate Models for Water Utilities = 3 hours
4. Organizational Structure of Public Entities = 12 hours
5. Management and Leadership = 12 hours
6. Innovation and Creating Public Value in Government Actions = 12 hours
Who can enroll?
The program is designed for public officials, mid-level and higher, who are involved in providing public services. It is open to interested participants from any public institution and sector, as well as independent consultants.
The main focus of UMI is the border region located within 100 km (62 miles) north of the border in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas and within 300 km (186 miles) south of the border in the states of Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon y Tamaulipas.
Why attend?
Participants will learn about relevant and innovative topics, have the opportunity to interact with other professionals and specialists and be able to review case studies to identify best practices.
When it starts and how long is each session?
The program begins October 24, 2024, and ends May 8, 2025.
All sessions will be presented on Thursdays from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, CDT.
Does the program have a cost?
There will be no cost for participants.
How do I register?
To register please click the following link: HERE
The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 3:00 pm CDT.
For questions of further information, please contact:
Dr. Tomás Balarezo
Program Coordinator
Ph + 1 (915) 257 8910
+52 656 688 4641 (MX)
E-mail: tbalarezo@nadb.org