From the Director
Welcome to the Northern Michigan Public Service Academy (NMPSA)! The mission of NMPSA is to provide effective, affordable training to municipalities and non-profits throughout the Upper Peninsula. We are a non-profit organization that seeks to improve personal and professional development to ensure safe and healthy communities throughout the UP, and in partnership with the Michigan Municipal League and other organizations or governments. Members to NMPSA receive the benefits of live and remote training, continuing education and collaborating and connecting with others to foster quality education and greater well-being. With the advantage of a central locality, Marquette allows community members to have access to information and training that can help keep them current in their positions and excel personally and professionally. NMPSA also has associate member and general public options if they would like to attend a conference or seminar – click on our web links to join or find a training today!
Cindy Noble is the Director for the Northern Michigan Public Service Academy, which is a non-profit that assists in providing affordable education and training to municipalities and non-profits in the Upper Peninsula. She was previously Executive Director on the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) grant at NMU, where programs were developed throughout the UP to recruit and retain healthcare providers. Cindy has held instructor, coordinator or director positions the past 30 years which have included wellness programs, parks and recreation and providing training and testing for the Empire and Tilden Mines. Her certifications include First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aide, OSHA and Community Health Worker. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys being outdoors gardening, biking, paddle boarding, running, skiing, swimming and racing. She spends time with her dog and cats, two boys and husband who is a retired wildland firefighter.
About
NMPSA is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to work with local governments and non-profits across the Upper Peninsula to provide high-quality, affordable training to UP employees. NMPSA seeks to provide personal and professional development to improve working life and standards and to ensure safe and healthy communities.
Classes
Public employees and municipal officials benefit from a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities that come with the job. NMPSA strives to help municipalities stay abreast of ever-changing issues by providing high-quality training right here in the Upper Peninsula. Our seminars address both day-to-day responsibilities as well as local and state topics. NMPSA may offer additional programs that include continuing education credits that health providers, service workers and emergency personnel can take to stay current in their profession.
Join NMPSA
Any employee or official of a municipality, government or non-profit in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan may take advantage of NMPSA education programs. Membership allows employees to participate in educational offerings at a reduced rate and stay current in their professions. NMPSA also has associate memberships for non-profits and training opportunities for the general public.