PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ACADEMY2026 NC

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Open to NC state employees; prior Foundations graduates aren't eligible to repeat the course. Seats are limited. Applications close August 14, 2026.

Applying starts with a quick account, so your answers save as you go — you can leave and come back any time before submitting.

As part of your application, you'll need:

  • A look at your calendar — Class days are Sep 29, Oct 1, 8, 15, 20, and 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

  • Your work details — Agency, division, and job title.

  • A few short answers — Your job, what you hope to get from the course, and a short bio.

  • A photo of yourself — Head and shoulders, for the class bio book.

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Your bio book entry

Every cohort gets a bio book so classmates can find each other. This is how your entry will appear — it uses your name and work details from above.

PMA Foundations | Class of 2026

Preview — your bio book entry

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