The due date to submit an application for PCPA's 2008 Government Relations Institute (GRI©) is April 1. The brochure and application are attached. Please note that the file is in PDF format and requires legal size paper (8" x 14") to print. A copy of the application is also available in MS Word format by contacting the association.
Program
The Government Relations Institute includes a number of training opportunities
throughout the year. The 2008 class begins in May with training sessions in
Harrisburg and concludes with graduation and a reception January 21, 2009
at the PCPA board meeting. The institute offers approximately 60 hours of
professional level training. The program enables participants to acquire knowledge
of public policy issues throughout the year and to utilize this knowledge
through practical assignments. All PCPA members are welcome to apply, but
those that have never participated in GRI are especially encouraged to consider
application to the class.
Criteria
Criteria for selecting GRI participants include demonstrated or potential
leadership skills and interest in public policy issues. Participants must
be willing to commit the time to attend sessions and be sufficiently in control
of their own schedules to make that commitment meaningful. The GRI selection
committee will seek a class representing geographic and service area diversity.
Cost
Agencies are responsible for travel, hotel, and meal expenses (with some exceptions)
for their employees. These costs are estimated to be $1,000 - 1,200 for the
year. PCPA provides all materials and arranges a corporate discount for hotel
accommodations.
Additional
Information
Questions can be directed to Anne McHugh
Leisure, director of legislative affairs, at the association. Deadline
for application is April 1.
