The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) provides partial reimbursement to both municipal employee members (50%) and non-members (25%) of the APWA Wisconsin Chapter who attend the PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISORY ACADEMY (PWSA) and PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PWMI) conducted by the UW-Extension.

  • Members are eligible for course reimbursement of 50% of the course fee up to $400. Non-members are eligible for 25% reimbursement of the course fee up to $150.” Note: Courses that are part of a degree program are not eligible for tuition reimbursement.
  • Courses taken under the PWSA and PWMI do not require advanced approval for reimbursement. The PWMI and PWSA websites will provide details on the program and course availability.
  • Courses other than those included in the PWSA and PWMI programs require advance approval prior to attending in order to qualify for reimbursement.
  • Upon completion of either a PWSA, PWMI or other course approved in advance, you must send verification of payment and attendance to the Education and Scholarship Committee chairperson.
Tuition Reimbursement Guidelines 

 

MEMBER
STATUS
 COURSE
Advanced
Approval
Required*
Percentage
Max
Per Course
Employees
Per Year
Municipality
Per Course
Municipality
Per Year
               
MEMBER Supervisory Academy and Management Institute NO 50% S400 5 4 Unlimited
Other Courses** YES 50% S400 2 4 20
               
NON-MEMBER Public Works Supervisory Academy and Management Institute YES 25% S150 2 2 Unlimited
Other Courses** YES 25% S150 2 2 4

Contact the Education and Scholarship Chair for Advanced Approval
Course Description Will Need to be Provided to the Education and Scholarship Chair

Education & Scholarship Chair: Cory Horton
Contact at chorton@ruekert-mielke.com

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