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Policy & Advocacy
Capacity Building

Advocacy 101

08/25/2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CT

Description

Training Description: Effective workforce policies are grounded in the experiences of the practitioners and communities they impact. In this interactive training, participants will explore how Chicago Jobs Council bridges capacity building and policy advocacy by centering the voices of ​workforce​ professionals and the job seekers they serve. Through collaborative learning, participants will ​e​xamine​ the key drivers ​that inform policy priorities and ​a​dvance​ efforts to develop equitable career pathways.
Participants will also explore the ​stakeholders connected to ​C​JC's policy ​and advocacy work, identify opportunities for collaboration, and gain a deeper appreciation for the collective role workforce ​p​rofessionals​ can play in shaping ​p​olicies that better serve job seekers, employers, and communities.
 
Participants Will:
  • Explore the connection between workforce practice, advocacy, and policy priorities.
  • Understand the stakeholders who influence and are influenced by workforce policy.
  • Strengthen your ability to elevate frontline perspectives in conversations that shape the future of workforce development.

Cost:
$50 member / $60 non-member
*To access the member price, you must log in to your CJC account when registering.

Date:
Tuesday, August 25th 

Time:
10:00 AM-11:30 AM CST

Location:
Zoom*

**The links will be emailed 24 hours in advance. Please confirm your email address is spelled correctly when registering.