The Emerging Advocacy Training Project 

Thursday, September 9

6 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the National Council of Jewish Women|Los Angeles for the Advocacy Training Project! The Advocacy Training Project or ATP is an immersive virtual six-week course made up of two tracks based on knowledge and levels of expertise: The Emerging Advocacy Training Project (Adult Track-1) provides participants with hands-on advocacy skills, tools, experience, and guide for anyone newly involved in grassroots advocacy. Participants spend their time learning a general overview of advocacy strategies and guidelines on implementing specific advocacy tactics. Each topic has been carefully selected to provide a general overview and foundation for participants new to advocacy. With each session, participants build upon their knowledge and understanding of the principles of advocacy.

 The ATP is co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood and its Women’s Advisory Board and the City of West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference & Network.

This training will be held virtually every two weeks on Wednesdays from 6 pm – 7:30 pm, September 9, 2021 – November 18, 2021.  

9/9/2021 - Session 1 Introduction to Advocacy: This training introduces participants to the theoretical concept of advocacy and its practical application.

9/23/2021 - Session 2 Levels of Government and Policymakers: This training presents participants with various government and elected officials.

10/7/2021 - Session 3 Policy-Making Process and Lawmaking Process: This training introduces participants to the process lawmakers used to formulate new public policy and the role grassroots advocacy efforts play in this process.

10/21/2021 - Session 4 Crafting and Delivering Advocacy Messages: This training provides participants with techniques to communicate their advocacy messages and share their stories effectively.

11/4/2021 - Session 5 Advocacy in Action: this training prepares participants with details on how to work with their elected officials and work with coalitions.

11/18/2021 - Session 6 Advocacy Strategy: This training prepares participants to begin to put into practice knowledge acquired in previous sessions by why are developing advocacy strategies are essential.

ATP cost is $90.00. Scholarships are available.

Registration closes September 9^th.

For more information and to register:  https://www.ncjwla.org/atp/ or advocacy@ncjwla.org