Concord 101 is an educational experience for residents of Concord. You'll enjoy learning more about your local government and the services we provide. We hope to help members of the community better understand how these services work for them and inspire residents to take an active role in their neighborhood and the community.
Concord 101 is offered each year in the fall. The course is free and open to residents of Concord who are at least 18 years of age and business owners with businesses located with the City's jurisdictional limits.
Course Description
Classes are interactive with opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback.
Participants will tour city facilities, view equipment used by various departments, and get a firsthand look at what it takes to run city services such as transportation, electric, water, police, fire, parks and recreation, and much more.
In addition, community partners will be on board to give a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Concord one of the best places to live, work, and play.
Class Schedule
Classes are held every Tuesday beginning in mid-August. The class meets for 14 consecutive weeks. The course concludes with a graduation ceremony in late November.
Class is held from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. each week, and an additional afternoon class from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. may be offered, depending on demand.
To be eligible for graduation, participants must attend at least 12 classes and at least one City Council meeting during the course.
Download and view the 2025 Concord 101 Class Schedule.
Registration
Class size is limited and filled on a first-come first-served basis with priority given to residents of the City. Each session is limited to 30 participants for a total class size of 60.
In addition to completing the program application, a criminal background check is required. The background check is an essential step to ensure the safety and security of all participants and staff, as participants will potentially have access to sensitive information and restricted areas during the program. All background check results and related documents will be stored securely in accordance with City data protection policies and state records retention requirements.
Apply for the 2025 Concord 101 Program. The deadline to apply is Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
For more information on Concord 101, contact Public Affairs in the City Manager's Office.
Concord 101 Class of 2024
Pictured is the Concord 101 Class of 2024. Congratulations to the graduates!
Graduates (in alphabetical order): Bettina Acosta, Gabe Aldridge, Ramana Kumar Anne, Kevin Armstrong, Robert Louis Barrier, Cora Billingsley, Jane Black, Tom Black, Lauren Brooks, Kristie Bulla, Kelley Cartrett-Phifer, Sandeep Singh Chauhan, Lorraine Davis, Judy Dawson, Terry Dennis, Emily Dollberg, Jesse Dollberg, Jennifer England, Carol Fisher, Susan Geerken, Aridare Gillette, Brenda Holmes, John Howard, Evelyn Johnson, Nikki Jones, Todd Kaperonis, Lisa Kavelish, Brittany King, Teresa King-Hillie, , Amanda Kirby, Jackson Lambert, Marci Lewis, Mark Lewis, Kitty Lewis, Lucy Martineau, Julia McConnell Huff, Julianni Aliyah Mosqueda, Gregory Murphy, Kathy Murphy, Robin Patterson, Anna Pohl, Craig Poplin, Armando Santacruz, Mike Sears, Tanisha Smoutherson, Elizabeth Uptain, Emmanuel Vazquez, Lisa Velazquez, Michael Walker, Ajaree Whaley, Sydney Yih, and Honorary K9 Graduate: Stella Aristy Mosqueda