Overview

Introduce staff to the principles of federal, state, and local policymaking and establish a framework for policy development and implementation. This training is for staff that write and implement policy, typically at a management level.

Training Objectives

• Introduce staff to the principles of federal, state, and local policymaking.

• Establish a framework for policy development and implementation. Policy Process 101.

• Identify who has authority to make policy and when, and when does an MWA have to implement policy.

• Improve staff abilities to review policy to recognize challenges during the external comment period. 

• Develop confidence and strength in the concepts of "local control" and "one voice."

• Identify policy stakeholders and who should be included in policy development, and control for unintended consequences from policy. 

Meeting Logistics

• Date & Time:

  April 23 & 24

  May 14 & 15

• Location:

  Grand Rapids North West Service Center
  Multipurpose Room

Cost

• Member and Non-Member fee: $755

Hotel Info

Country Inn & Suites
3251 Deposit Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
Booking link for April
Booking link for May

Need help?

Association staff is ready to address any and all questions regarding this training event.

Contact mwassociation@michiganworks.org. Association staff is available Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (excluding holidays) and typically responds to inquiries within two (2) business days.

Upon registration, complete training event details will follow via email.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing up to seven (7) business days prior to the training to receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than seven (7) business days prior to the training will be invoiced, and payments will not be refunded. No shows will be billed. Substitutions are welcomed.