MAWB developed and presented the following virtual speaker series on a variety of legislative advocacy topics for workforce staff and partners across the state. The recordings and presentations have been made available below for you to view at your convenience.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
“Best Practices in Engaging Legislators – Examples from Minnesota Local Boards”
Panel: Mark Jacobs, Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board, Elena Foshay, City of Duluth, Anne Kilzer, Hennepin-Carver Workforce Development Board
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
“How Does a Bill Become a Law, Really? How Do We Make an Impact?”
Presenter: David Schultz, Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University
Handout: How Does a Bill Become a Law, Really?
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
“Overview of the Federal Legislative Process”
Presenter: Chris Andresen, USWA Lobbyist
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
“Overview of the Minnesota Legislative Process”
Presenter: Brian McDaniel, Hylden Advocacy & Law
Brian McDaniel’s Presentation (.pdf)
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
“Local Government Engagement”
Presenter: Julie Ring, Executive Director, Association of Minnesota Counties
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE)
“Deep Dive: A History of the State Workforce Development Fund and Job Skills Partnership Board”
Presenter: Anne Kilzer, Director, Hennepin-Carver Workforce Development Board
Anne Kilzer’s Presentation (.pdf)
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
“Advocacy 101: What is Your Role?”
Presenter: Ron Painter, President, National Association of Workforce Boards