North Carolina Recognizes Newly Certified Public Managers in State Agencies
Public-sector employees from various North Carolina state agencies were honored for completing the North Carolina Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM). The commencement ceremony recognized individuals who underwent the rigorous 14-month program, which is managed by the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)'s Learning and Development division. The program, established in 1982, aims to enhance the leadership capabilities of mid-level managers within public-sector organizations across the state. It involves over 300 hours of effort, including in-person and virtual instructor-led training, asynchronous assignments, and a capstone project. Since its inception, more than 2,640 mid-level managers from federal, tribal, state, and local governments have successfully completed the program. OSHR Director Staci Meyer highlighted that the program offers accredited leadership certification tailored to North Carolina's specific needs, provided at a low cost, and designed to be accessible for employees seeking to impr...
