Building Officials Leadership Academy

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Building Officials Leadership Academy

California Building Officials’ leadership program, Building Officials Leadership Academy (BOLA), is designed to maximize the leadership capabilities of seasoned public safety professionals, in addition to those who seek a future within California’s building departments.

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Building Officials Leadership Academy
Applications Accepted Until Friday, March 20, 2026

During Building Safety Month 2026, consider applying for the 2026-27 Building Officials Leadership Academy (BOLA) will take place May 4-8, 2026, in Sacramento.

BOLA equips seasoned public safety professionals and aspiring leaders in California’s building departments with executive-level training and networking opportunities. The program includes five educational days in Sacramento plus three elective courses at CALBO Education Weeks (North or South). Graduates will be honored at a following CALBO Education Week.

CLICK HERE for Application Packet
*Follow Directions Below*

How to submit an application?

Step 1. Review the Registration Packet

Step 2. Complete Fillable PDF Participation Form (including your supervisor) on page 7

Step 3. Complete the Fillable PDF Application Form on page 8

Step 4. Email the two completed PDF forms, your PDF resume, and a PDF statement of interest in ONE PDF document.

*For your statement of interest, please address how the Building Officials Leadership Academy will assist you in your current position and future career in building-safety.

Step 5. Applicants will be notified after the deadline by Friday, March 20, 2026. The Academy is limited to 21 students.*

*IMPORTANT: Only applicants with all the required materials will be considered.

If you need application assistance, please email Lauren Valdez or call 916-457-1103.