INDIANAPOLIS – The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) recently announced that 56 county employees received accreditation in the Institute for Excellence in County Government program. Twelve received their initial certification and 44 individuals, including Bartholomew County Treasurer Barb Hackman, completed the requirements for additional awards.
Ongoing education ensures that government functions run smoothly. The AIC has devoted its resources to improving government through its Institute for Excellence in County Government educational program. The Institute was established to allow officials and county employees access to training specifically for county government.
The AIC Institute is made available to all elected county officials and staff. After accruing 30 or more credit hours of study within three consecutive years, program participants qualify for various AIC Institute Certificates.
Continuing education certificates are awarded to those who have previously earned an Institute Certificate and have completed an additional 20 credit hours of coursework within one calendar year.
A Gold Master Pin was awarded to Hackman for completing 125 hours after her initial certificate.
To learn more about the AIC Institute visit www.indianacounties.org.
