WFA TALENT ACCELERATOR WORKSHOPS
Hands-on, cohort-based workshops to help cities improve how they hire.
Work for America’s Talent Accelerator Workshops are free, virtual learning experiences for city HR and operations leaders that want to make practical, near-term improvements to their hiring systems.
Each workshop series offers 8 weeks of guided instruction and peer learning with a cohort of up to 10 cities, as well as individualized coaching that give leaders clear, actionable outputs to improve a precise aspect of hiring in their cities.
Our Talent Accelerator Workshops help cities clearly see what’s happening in their hiring systems and focus improvement efforts where they will matter most.
Many cities face similar hiring challenges:
★ Slow or inconsistent hiring processes
★ Limited visibility into where delays or breakdowns occur
★ Data that exists but is fragmented or difficult to interpret
★ Difficulty communicating hiring challenges and priorities to leadership
INTERESTED?
SUBMIT AN INTEREST FORM TO LEARN MORE.
TALENT ACCELERATOR WORKSHOPS: 2026
TRANSFORMING CITY HIRING PROCESSES
Understand and improve all steps of how hiring actually gets done.
Cities map their hiring process from end to end, clarifying ownership, surfacing delays and friction points, and identifying concrete opportunities to streamline and shorten hiring timelines.
Cities leave with:
★ A validated hiring process map
★ A streamlined hiring process that reduces time-to-hire
★ A short, leadership-ready brief outlining key issues and recommended next steps
This workshop is well suited for cities seeking to streamline hiring times, reduce confusion, or improve the candidate experience.
DATA-DRIVEN HIRING FOR CITIES
Use hiring data to guide decisions and set realistic goals.
Cities build a clear, data-informed view of hiring performance, then translate metrics into insights leaders can act on.
Cities leave with:
★ A summary of baseline hiring metrics
★ A cleaned and documented hiring data inventory
★ A leadership brief with evidence-based improvement targets
This workshop supports cities that want to move beyond anecdote and use data to prioritize and track hiring improvements.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
★ Format: Virtual
★ Cohort size: 5–10 cities
★ Structure: Weekly 60–90 minute lessons plus guided working sessions
★ Time commitment: ~3 hours per week, with some additional internal coordination
★ Support: 1:1 coaching, templates, and feedback on deliverables
★ Peer network: Opportunity to connect and learn with HR teams from peer cities
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
The Talent Accelerator Workshops are a good fit for cities that:
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Want practical, near-term hiring improvements
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Are willing to examine current processes and data honestly
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Can commit a small cross-functional team (mainly from HR) to participate consistently across 8 weeks
Cities do not need perfect data, modern systems, or prior experience with process improvement. The workshops are designed to meet cities where they are, and we welcome cities in all stages of their hiring optimization journey.
INTERESTED?
Submitting an interest form is not a commitment. It helps us understand your city’s goals and determine fit for upcoming cohorts. Space is limited, and participation will be confirmed through a follow-up conversation.