The 2022 Policy and Advocacy Academy Application is now available!
Oct 06, 2022
NYATEP is excited to announce that applications are now available for the 2022-2023 Workforce Academy for Policy and Advocacy!
Through this intensive, informative, and fun training you will learn the ins and outs of federal & state political, legislative and budgetary processes and a candid take on the politics in New York. To date, more than 250 professionals from 120 organizations have participated in the Academy.
This year the Workforce Academy for Policy & Advocacy will be hybrid, providing 30 participants from across New York the opportunity to participate both virtually and in person at NYATEP’s headquarters in Albany.
This five-month immersive professional development experience will provide participants with the opportunity to learn:
- Invaluable, REAL advocacy skills
- How the Federal, State and local legislative systems really work
- Grow their network of workforce colleagues from Upstate and Downstate
- Participate in legislative visits with Congressional and State Legislators to put their skills into practice
- How to create a policy brief for state advocacy
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, 2022
APPLY HERE TODAY
Who should apply to participate in the Academy?
Mid-high level workforce professionals (i.e. 3-5 years' experience; serving in a leadership position within your organization; and have the opportunity to influence the policy-engagement/ advocacy activities at your organization).
2022-2023 Session Dates
Kick Off Retreat (In Person)
Location: NYATEP Headquarters, 515 Broadway, Albany, NY
Thursday, November 17th, 2022: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Academy Intro; Overview of Workforce History; Legislative Panel; Project Overview
Friday, November 18th, 2022: 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Advocacy Essentials
Federal Workforce Advocacy (Virtual)
Monday, December 12th, 2022: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Federal Overview & Conducting Effective Legislative Meetings
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022
Time to Be Determined: Congressional Visits
State Workforce Advocacy (In Person )
Location: NYATEP Headquarters, 515 Broadway, Albany & NYS Capitol
Thursday, January 19th, 2023:10:00AM - 4:00PM
Overview of NYS Legislative Process, Budget, Workforce Development System and Legislative Priorities
Friday, January 20th, 2023: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
NYS Legislative Visits
Workforce Advocates Town Hall (Virtual)
Tuesday, January 31st, 2023: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A statewide event that will provide the latest in federal, state, and local workforce policy for Academy Alumni, current academy members, workforce system partners and legislative staff. This event will provide attendees with an advocacy refresher and the opportunities to utilize their skills in Washington, Albany, and across New York.
Essentials of Coalition Building (Virtual)
Friday, February, 10th, 2023: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
How to Build Effective Coalitions & Understanding the Ins & Outs of State Advocacy
Completion Ceremony/Group Project Presentations (Virtual)
Friday, February 24th, 2023: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Participant presentations of Policy Briefs & Completion Certificates
NYS Workforce Advocacy Day (In Person)
Location: NYS Capitol
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Participants will join NYATEP and advocates from across New York State for a full day of state legislative meetings focused on workforce development.
