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Introduction Through courses, workshops, and seminars, learn how Congress really operates. Sessions will provide an insider’s view of how Congress and the Executive Branch conduct the people’s business. How do two senators from each state in the union work to forge legislation? What happens when members of Congress resist compromise? What are the constitutional functions of the Senate and House of Representatives: How does Congress relate with other political institutions, such as the presidency?
Programs Courses—2 hour, 5 hour or 10 hour courses on Congress and the legislative process. Through interactive and topical lessons, participants will: · Learn about Congress. · Understand how the legislative process works. · Become skilled at implementing lobbying techniques. · Understand how political alliances are built and can work for you. · Know how to get the most from Congress · Discover how to access and use key resources.
Workshops – informal gathering of small groups designed to sharpen participants’ ‘lobbying’ skills. Through discussion, role-playing and game participation, attendees will gain the right mix of confidence and knowledge to become involved with some of the most important aspects of government.
Seminars/Sessions --presentations on how to use face-to-face visits to Capitol Hill to build relationships with Members of Congress and their staff. The session will share tips on how to prepare and shape items of discussion as well as how to deliver messages during visits. Additional seminars are available on how to work with and influence federal regulatory agencies. Sessions cover how to advocate that your position is in the public interest. Find out how to effectively use scientific, economic, and programmatic date to support your positions, and how to use public relations and the media to influence public opinion to achieve your desired result. |
