Legislative Advocacy 101 at the MN State Capitol

Learn how to leverage a powerful tool for positive change! Community members, social workers and other social services providers are invited to attend this training all about the Minnesota state legislative process. Advocacy is one of the most powerful tools that we can leverage to bring more resources and opportunities to our communities and create change. If you’re interested in learning more about it, Legislative Advocacy 101 is an opportunity to further develop the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to successfully advocate on the issues you care about. This training includes:

A primer on how an idea becomes a law

Tips for successful legislative meetings

Using a racial equity lens in policy/advocacy

Guest from the legislature

Tour of the Capitol

Nonpartisan Voter Engagement

5.5 CEUs for Social Workers

Presenters: Erin Sutton (MSW, LGSW) and Lily Hijazi-Sacay from LSS MN as well as a guest presenter from the legislature.

Register through this Eventbrite page. The training will be conducted in person at the MN State Capitol. Lunch, coffee, and snacks will be provided! Training will be limited to 15-20 registrants. Are you a LSS staff? Please email [email protected] for the promocode for the free staff ticket.

Tickets: Regular - $100 | Student - $50 | LSS Staff- Free

We are committed to hosting accessible, inclusive events. Would an accessibility accommodation or service be useful to help you fully participate? We want to make sure this training is accessible to all, so please email [email protected] to work out a pay what you can if ticket prices are a barrier.

Host or Publisher Lutheran Social Service of MN, Cosponsored by NASW-MN, MSSA, and AMPSW