CCAP provides educational and networking opportunities to CCAP county and associate members, through conferences, workshops, certificate training programs, leadership programs and vendor events. From one-day meetings to multi-day conferences, the educational opportunities equate to more than 500 meeting days per year.
Conferences
Spring Conference
March 15 - 17, 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
Dauphin County, PA
Registration will open December 19!
Hilton Harrisburg
Dauphin County, PA
Registration will open December 19!
County Administration Conference
May 13 - 14, 2026
Wyndham Garden Boalsburg
Centre County, PA
Registration will open February 2026.
Annual Conference and Trade Show
August 2 - 5, 2026
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
Monroe County, PA
Registration will open April 2026.
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
Monroe County, PA
Registration will open April 2026.
Solicitors' Conference
October 16, 2026
CCAP Office
Dauphin County, PA
Registration will open August 2026.
CCAP Office
Dauphin County, PA
Registration will open August 2026.
Fall Conference
November 22 - 24, 2026
The Hotel Hershey
Dauphin County, PA
Registration will open September 2026.
The Hotel Hershey
Dauphin County, PA
Registration will open September 2026.
Educational Programs and Workshops
Welcome to the Academy for Excellence in County Government
The Academy for Excellence in County Government is a certificate training program for county commissioners, council members, county executives, administrators and assistant administrators, chief clerks and assistant chief clerks, solicitors and assistant solicitors, and their equivalents in home rule counties.
Welcome to the Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL) Program
The Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL) program is offered to help county officials develop a professional culture for county government. Focusing on offering engaging and immersive training programs designed to enhance communication, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
Risk Management Training Workshops
CCAP's Insurance Programs offer a full schedule of training opportunities statewide during the spring and fall of each year, featuring a range of topics to help keep you and your staff safe.
Other Educational Opportunities and Resources
Other Opportunities
- Conference Presentation Speaker Proposal Form
To be completed for those wishing to present at a CCAP Conference. - Board of Assessment Appeals Training
- Toolkit for Newly Elected Officials
Provided for newly elected officials as a member only service. - LocalGovU
Loss Control Online Training
Resources
- NACo - The National Association of Counties
- PA Local Government Training Partnership
Offered through the Governor's Center for Local Government Services (PA DCED) and statewide associations representing local governments.