Trainings & Fellowships

Introduction to Policy & Advocacy Careers

Estimated Completion Time: 3-6 hours

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Overview

 

Learn about professional policy & advocacy pathways and determine the best fit for you.

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About the Course

 

Introduction to Policy & Advocacy Careers is an interactive virtual course that provides practical insight into fields of policy and advocacy work. You’ll learn about different roles and organizations, reflect on your own goals and interests, and gain key tools to navigate your local landscape.

In this course you will:

  1. Understand the varied roles and organizations that comprise the fields of policy and advocacy
  2. Describe the general types of policy and advocacy roles and identify the type of role you may wish to pursue
  3. Build the foundational skill of mapping your local policy landscape
  4. Possess the insight and resources to job shadow a person in a policy or advocacy role of interest

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Who Should Enroll

 

  • LEE members interested in careers in policy, advocacy, or organizing
  • LEE members hoping to clarify their specific professional pathway within policy and advocacy

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What to Expect

 

  • Work through the content on a timeline that works best with your busy schedule in this completely virtual and self-paced course.
  • Get a sense of what working in policy and advocacy actually looks like and where you might fit in
  • Build fundamental skills needed in any policy and advocacy role

Questions? Contact Mollie Stephens at paolee@educationalequity.org

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Details

 

Estimated Completion Time: 3-6 hours

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