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:

Toastmasters

The success of the City of Tyler depends in large part on how well our employees communicate with each other, as well as with citizens. Most people are shy or nervous about speaking in public. That is why since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Toastmasters is where people meet once a week to learn how to speak in public, lead meetings efficiently, offer constructive feedback and diplomatically deal with a wide range of people.

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.