The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association (PWDA) Policy & Advocacy Fellowship Program (PAFP) raises the collective capacity of its members and ecosystem stakeholders to engage in workforce development advocacy at the federal, state, county, and local level. Selected Fellows receive intensive training on the federal and state legislative, administrative, and appropriations processes, and tangible experiences in developing and utilizing advocacy strategies. Participation is by application only; entrance is in PWDA’s sole discretion with judging criteria set forth in writing and posted on the PWDA website. The PAFP launches each year at the PWDA Symposium in the Fall and concludes at the PWDA Annual Conference in May. Fellows are expected to attend each session of the PAFP and complete all projects and assignments. Fellows may be removed from the program if they have unexcused absences or fail to complete program projects and assignments. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS Fellows can expect:
Who should apply / application judging criteria:
Fellows (or their organizations) are expected to pay their own expenses and manage their own travel accommodations.
2nd Cohort Class Projects (2022-2023)
Group 1 - PA CAP-ABLE
Group 2 - Economic and Social Inclusion For All
Group 3 - Championing For Children
Group 4 - Pennsylvania's Unmet Demand For Labor
Inaugural Fellowship Class Projects (2021-2022) Group 3 - Serving Vulnerable Populations
Group 4 - Sharing Data Across Systems
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