Overseas Study Tour 2011 to the USA, Belgium and the UK

Applications are invited to participate in the 2011 IPWEA National Overseas Study Tour. A number of Fellowships up to $11,000 are available. The Tour will travel to the United States, Belgium and the United Kingdom from 11th Sept - 3rd October 2011. There is an opportunity to stay on and further explore the UK and Europe. Study Theme: BEST PRACTICE & INNOVATION       The Study Tour will include attendance at the American Public Works 2011 Congress and Exhibition to be held in Denver from 18-21 September 2011.

The itinerary proposed includes visits to Los Angeles, Denver, New York, Brussels and London. We will be exploring best practice and innovation in public works. There will be some time also exploring Climate Change and Sustainability initiatives in public works; financial sustainability of local government, accreditation for pblic works, technology and many other initiatives; and to explore how individual study topics can also be investigated.

Foundation Study Grants

Arrangements are presently being put in place for a number of the State Foundations to offer Fellowship Grants to cover the cost of participating in the 2011 Study Tour. (Most States are expected to be sponsoring participants).

It is also open for members to join the study tour without the benefit of a Foundation Fellowship if they can arrange full payment themselves, or for example have their participation sponsored by their employer.

The Study Tour is a real opportunity to broaden your perspective of the world and how you approach your daily work and personal life. It is an opportunity not to be missed.

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Most of the State Foundations are currently taking applications from those wishing to participate in the 2011 Overseas Study Tour.

More detailed information is available from your local IPWEA State Division office on Closing Dates (see State Office contacts here).