Live To Learn
Learn from top-tier courses and conferences that expand knowledge and introduce useful ideas.
The LEAD Framework
The program is built around continual learning, empowering yourself and others, turning knowledge into action, and using mentorship to keep moving in the right direction.
Empower Yourself And Others
Take the lead in your own development, then share what you learn with the people around you.
Words Inspire. Action Creates Change.
Learning is most useful when it produces action. Bring back at least one practical takeaway.
Pinpoint Your Direction
Use one-to-one mentoring to clarify your next step and strengthen leadership capability.
How My City Invests in Learning
The current published program supports both conference participation and professional-development coursework. Additional options may be considered with written approval.
Conference Programs
Current program materials identify the following conferences and leadership events as supported options.
Inspection Fuel
INBOUND
Meltwater
Echelon Front
EntreLeadership Summit
iGO Inspection Conference
Women Lead 2032
Additional conferences with written approval
Professional Development Courses
The program also facilitates access to recognized educational platforms and professional learning resources.
Yale School of Management
eCornell
Udemy
edX
Coursera
Grow with Google
Additional courses with written approval
What the Program Asks in Return
The program is an investment in employees, with a simple expectation that learning is approached seriously and translated into something useful.
Bring a good attitude and a genuine willingness to learn.
After completing an approved course or conference,
provide at least one actionable takeaway from the experience.
Physical Wellness Allowance
The current published program says the company covers the registration cost for a sporting event of the employee’s choice and encourages team members to participate together.
1:1 Mentorship
Current staff members can receive dedicated guidance from a leadership-team member to support career navigation, leadership skills and stronger internal relationships.
Interested in growing with My City?
Professional development is part of the broader employee experience. Explore Join Our Team for career paths and current opportunities.
Professional Development Program FAQs
What is the My City Professional Development Program?
It is an employee development program centered on continual education, approved conferences and courses, actionable learning, wellness support and one-to-one mentorship.
What does an employee need to participate?
The current program asks for a good attitude and willingness to learn, plus at least one actionable takeaway after an approved course or conference.
Does the program include mentoring?
Yes. Current staff members can receive one-to-one mentorship from a leadership-team member to support career development and leadership growth.