City University
Training the Leaders of Tomorrow, Today!
City U provides high-quality comprehensive training to all City personnel and to serve as a resource for information and tools to enhance the productivity and professionalism of our employees.
The City of Tyler's greatest asset is its employees. Therefore, the continuous improvement of the workforce is vital to Tyler's productivity and growth. City University is the City of Tyler's continuing education program for employees and the
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial assistance will be considered for employees who complete educational courses which will benefit both the employee and City by improving current job skills. An employee must work for the City for six months to be eligible for this program. City will reimburse eligible employees for tuition and required fees according to the following schedule:
| Grade |
Percent Reimbursement |
| A |
90% + up to ten dollars ($10.00) per semester hour for required books |
| B |
75% + up to ten dollars ($10.00) per semester hour for required books |
| C |
50% + up to ten dollars ($10.00) per semester hour for required books |
Leadership Academy
This is a selective program that focuses on training the next generation of leaders for the City of Tyler. This is accomplished through 12 leadership training classes, monthly discussion sessions, mentoring and a capstone project.