Look under the hood at Fishers city government

The city of Fishers offers two separate academies for citizens to get to know their local government.

City Government Academy

There’s still time to register for the fall session of the City Government Academy.

Go behind the scenes of local government and hear from staff, tour city facilities, and engage in the collaborative city governing process in Fishers’ City Government Academy (CGA).

Registration for the Fall 2024 session is still open. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 12.

Curious about the program? Watch this video from previous participants as they share their experience.

The academy is free and open to Fishers residents who are ages 18 and older. At the end of the three-month course, participants will have a greater understanding of how the Fishers government works. The fall session of CGA will meet twice a month from 6 to 8 p.m. and run from Thursday, Aug. 15 through Wednesday, Dec. 11, ending with a graduation luncheon with Mayor Fadness.

Visit FishersIN.gov/CGA to view the full Fall 2024 schedule.

Mayor’s Youth Academy 2024-2025 Session

The free Mayor’s Youth Academy program invites local high school students to work alongside Mayor Scott Fadness and other city leaders to address important issues facing the community.

Students will experience behind-the-scenes tours, discuss thought-provoking policy questions, and explore career opportunities within the public sector.

In coordination with local schools, students meet monthly on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at various locations around Fishers. The Mayor’s Youth Academy will conclude in the spring of 2025, offering some participants the opportunity to present to the Fishers City Council.

Curious the program? Watch this video from previous participants as they share their experience.

Registration for the 2024-2025 Mayor’s Youth Academy is open through Friday, July 26. Applicants must be a Fishers resident and a junior or senior in high school with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. Students with an interest in public service are encouraged to apply.

The deadline to apply is July 26. Register at FishersIN.gov/MYA.