Public Policy & Civic Engagement 101

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. Civic engagement 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, Public Policy & Civic Engagement 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
• Guest from the legislature
• Tour of the Capitol
• Nonpartisan Voter Engagement
• 5.5 CEUs for Social Workers

Presenters: Erin Sutton (MSW, LGSW), Lily Hijazi-Sacay, and Paul Slack (M.Div) 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! Learn more about MN State Capitol health and safety protocol and guidelines here: https://www.mnhs.org/covid-19. Training will be limited to 15-20 registrants.

Tickets: Regular - $100 | Student - $50

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