The registration packets and program information are now available for the 2025 Permit Technician Career Advancement Academy in Northern California and Southern California.

This Academy is designed to strengthen the technical and interpersonal skills of counter technicians, enhancing both building department operations and professional growth in the building safety industry.

2025 Permit Technician Career Advancement Academy – Northern California

Where: 2025 Education Week North: Burlingame
When: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 (only in-person required day - all other Academy curriculum is virtual)
Registration Packet: Click Here

2025 Permit Technician Career Advancement Academy – Southern California

Where: 2025 Education Week South: Costa Mesa
When: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (only in-person required day - all other Academy curriculum is virtual)
Registration Packet: Click Here

How to submit an application?

• Step 1. Download the Northern California Registration Packet OR Southern California Registration Packet
  *Consider reviewing the Academy Common Questions & Answers Page

• Step 2. Read the entire packet, including the required curriculum and dates

• Step 3. Sign the Fillable PDF Participation Form (including your supervisor) on page 8

• Step 4. Complete the Fillable PDF Application Form on page 9

• Step 5. Email the two completed forms to lherman@calbo.org

• Step 6. Applicant will be notified via email that their application is complete and under reviewed (only complete applications will be considered for review)

Application Deadline: Until at Capacity

IMPORTANT: 25 students will be accepted into the
Northern California Academy and 25 students will be accepted into the Southern California Academy

Questions about the Academy?
Please contact the CALBO Office at info@calbo.org or 916-457-1103.