On November 12, ICMA will host a Twitter Chat focused on the basic skills local government professionals need to do an outstanding job for their community and make themselves marketable in the increasingly competitive field of local government management. Attendees will also learn more about ICMA's new online certificate program, Local Government 101, and will have the opportunity to ask ICMA's director of professional development, Amanda Relyea, questions specific to the program.

New and mid-career managers, assistant managers, and career changers are encouraged to join the chat to learn more!

Ready to join the #LocalGov101Chat? Here are the details:

WHEN: Thursday, November 12, 12:30 p.m. EST.

TOPIC: Building your skill set for a career in local government.

GUEST: Amanda Relyea, ICMA Director of Professional Development.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

1. If you use a tool such as Tweetdeck or Hootsuite, create a column with the #LocalGov101Chat hashtag so you can easily follow along. You can also use Tweetchat by entering your Twitter ID and plugging #LocalGov101Chat into the search.
2. Start by saying hello and introducing yourself. Make sure you use the #LocalGov101Chat hashtag when you tweet.
3. Follow host @ICMA and guest @amandarelyea.
4. Jump in at any point to ask Amanda a question. Feel free to favorite, retweet or respond to any tweets that resonate with you.

SPREAD THE WORD: Help us make #LocalGov101Chat great. Spread the word with this tweet: 

Attn: #LocalGov pros: #LocalGov101Chat with @ICMA & @AmandaRelyea is 11/12 at 12:30 pm ET. Topic: #LocalGov101 Tweet This Now

We look forward to chatting with you on November 12!