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SUMMARY:ND Public Information Officers Association (NDPIO) 2026 Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:The North Dakota Public Information Officer Association (NDPIO) invites communicators from across the region to attend the 2026 NDPIO Training Conference\, a multi-day professional development opportunity focused on strengthening communication skills in today’s fast-paced public sector environment. (NDPIO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit statewide organization\, launched in 2022\, dedicated to supporting government communicators. It serves professionals in local\, state\, tribal\, and federal agencies\, focusing on building trust through effective communication\, networking\, training\, and emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/nd-public-information-officers-association-ndpio-2026-training-conference/
LOCATION:Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence\, 1200 Schafer St\, Bismarck\, ND\, 58501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Dakota Public Information Officers Association":MAILTO:info@ndpio.org
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
DESCRIPTION:The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media\, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public Information Officers (PIOs).  This class provides proven strategies and best-practices for media relations\, crisis communications and social media.  Students will learn to prepare and deliver messages.  The session features numerous desktop and on-camera exercises. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to class.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/media-and-public-relations-mpr-25/
LOCATION:Pecos\, Texas\, Pecos\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
DESCRIPTION:Building off of the FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations course\, the Master Public Information Officer course moves the participant from the tactical to the strategic level of media and brand management. Participants will spend 4 ½ days exploring; the business model of media engagement\, take a deeper dive into cultivating a brand image through internal and external communications\, and learn how to proactively pitch stories in today’s 24/7 news environment. Students will learn the advanced means of creating high-quality in-house videos for social media\, develop messaging calendars\, and learn the art of being a strategic advisor. This course will build on crisis management skills in tabletop exercises designed to build the framework for a crisis communication manual.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fbi-leeda-master-public-information-officer-mpo-6/
LOCATION:Madison\, Alabama\, Madison\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-12/
LOCATION:Angelo State University Emergency Operations Center\, 2410 Vanderventer Ave\, San Angelo\, TX\, 76909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-19/
LOCATION:West Texas A&M University\, 600 WTAMU Drive\, Canyon\, TX\, 79016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-20/
LOCATION:Texas A&M International University\, 5201 University Blvd\, Laredo\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Correctional Communications Administrator
DESCRIPTION:The Correctional Communications Administrator (CCA) course aims to advance public safety by shaping and enhancing the practices of correctional communication staff through leadership\, learning\, and innovation. \nProgram Overview and History\nThe CCA course was developed in response to an observed need to provide more formalized training to develop\, support\, enhance\, and expand the role of the correctional communications administrator. In the past\, communications directors in prisons and those in similar roles in jails would meet separately for symposiums through the National Institute of Corrections. The new CCA curriculum was designed to align communications training between jail and prison CCAs to expand the knowledge and skill base available to those in the role. \nLEADERSHIP FOCUS\nNIC recognizes the important role of communication staff in the orderly operations of correctional agencies and the safety of staff\, incarcerated individuals\, and the public. The most successful agencies in corrections are those whose leadership masters a comprehensive agenda to address the expectations that stakeholders demand. Consistency\, transparency\, and the ability to communicate an agency’s mission effectively inside and outside the organization is paramount. During this course\, we will concentrate on the prominence of this leadership role and the knowledge and skills needed to effectively communicate on behalf of a corrections organization. \nPROGRAM DELIVERY\nThe CCA course incorporates a variety of instructional strategies\, including lectures\, small group work\, and individual activities.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/correctional-communications-administrator/
LOCATION:National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Corrections Academy\, 11900 E. Cornell Ave\, Aurora\, CO\, 80014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills using social media tools to engage individuals and volunteer organizations for assistance during an emergency. Participants will learn about social media engagement techniques\, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication\, and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST). \nThe course will supplement and build upon NDPTC’s existing FEMA-certified performance-level course entitled “Social Media Platforms in Disaster Management” (PER-304-W) by providing social media strategies for engaging the public during disaster events.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/per-343-social-media-engagement-strategies-11/
LOCATION:Springfield\, IL\, Springfield\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
DESCRIPTION:This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident\, it is of critical importance that community leaders\, incident managers\, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on the role of public information in all-hazards incident management; the information needs of the press and public in a crisis; and strategies for planning\, conducting\, and managing the public information effort during a crisis event.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-318-public-information-in-an-all-hazards-incident-24/
LOCATION:Largo\, FL\, Largo\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:3CMA Webinar: Part Two: Get Found by AI: Generative Engine Optimization for Local Government Communicators
DESCRIPTION:When residents ask an AI answer engine about local services\, emergency information\, or community resources\, does your content show up accurately – or even at all? As more people turn to generative AI tools like ChatGPT\, Claude\, and Perplexity to search for information online\, local government communicators need to adapt their SEO strategies. \nIn this forward-looking webinar\, Rebecca Emery of Seacoast AI introduces Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and how we can structure and present our content so generative AI models and answer engines can find it\, trust it\, and serve up accurate information and answers to the people who want it. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how GEO differs from traditional SEO and how AI actually reads our content online\, what changes you can make today to improve your content’s visibility in AI-generated responses\, and why this matters more than ever for public trust and community reach.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/3cma-webinar-part-two-get-found-by-ai-generative-engine-optimization-for-local-government-communicators/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/3cma-webinar-part-two-get-found-by-ai-generative-engine-optimization-for-local-government-communicators/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)":MAILTO:info@3cma.org
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