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A special arrangement with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services gives CAPIO members priority seating in the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) courses in Crisis Communications & The Media, a week-long program offering essential public information tools and resources for both novice and experienced PIOs. In addition to providing services to members, CAPIO offers "mutual aid" to other organizations. In the past few years, for example, CAPIO has assisted the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) in efforts related to the state budget crisis; provided media relations, reporting, and public relations counseling services at the League's annual conference; revised and published Delivering the Message: A Resource Guide for Public Information Officials, an essential manual for public agency PR professionals; and worked with the League to create the "Reconnecting/Heart of the City" tool kit distributed to every city in the state in 1995. CAPIO members have also lent their expertise on various issues by serving on League committees, and also assist in the media room at the League's annual conference.

CAPIO and the California Specialized Training Institute

A special arrangement between CAPIO and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services gives our members priority seating in the week-long, extremely popular and highly beneficial California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) training series on Crisis Communications & the Media (Levels 1, 2 and 3). To apply for a CAPIO space, you must contact CAPIO (916.658.8211 or e-mail Emily Cole) at least 30 days in advance of the course you wish to attend. Only current CAPIO members are eligible for a reserved space.

Regular tuition and related costs are paid by the enrollee.  For the 2009-2010 training schedule, please visit the OES Web site.

 

CAPIO is a leading statewide membership organization with 300 members throughout California. Based in Sacramento, CAPIO strives to offer innovative ongoing training and educational opportunities to public information professionals while promoting ethics and integrity in public service.