AWFS Virtual DC Fly-In – March 24-25

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AWFS Virtual DC Fly-In – March 24-25

The AWFS® Public Policy Committee invites YOU to join us for the AWFS® 2021 VIRTUAL DC Fly-In !

The AWFS® 2021 Virtual DC Fly-In will take place Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25. The agenda will run approximately 4-6 hours each day and will consist of hill appointments with your legislative representatives (an official agenda will be provided soon).

The focus of our advocacy messaging is workforce development and legislation or specific asks related to work-based learning, workforce training, apprenticeships, internships, or other ways to strengthen industry education and the future of skilled talent in our industry.

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE BY MARCH 5

AWFS® will:

Schedule your congressional appointments for you

Provide all needed training and preparation information and materials

Host a training session 1 week prior to the fly-in

Provide communication materials (i.e. “leave-behinds”, follow up message templates, etc.)

As a participant in the DC Fly-In, you will:

Attend the training session and review the training information in advance

Participate as part of a small group during the congressional appointments

Send follow-up e-mails to the offices after your appointments (one person per group per meeting, or group members can divvy up responsibilities)

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE BY MARCH 5

If you would like to learn more or participate, contact Adria Salvatore at adria@awfs.org ASAP (registration closes on March 5).

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