All workforce development organization staff and stakeholders are invited to participate in advocating for employment programs and resources in person at the capitol at WorkWell MN Day at the Capitol on Feb.12.

2025 legislative priorities include 1) workforce program continuity, 2) flexibility in programming to meet job seekers’ needs, and 3) training incentives for job seekers.

The event will meet at 1 p.m. to create small groups and organize talking points before legislative visits.

• 1 p.m. – Meet to organize, review talking points, and hear from speakers. Meet at the Veterans Service Building (across the mall from the Capitol).
• 2– 4 p.m. – Legislative visits to House and Senate offices in small groups

Register by Feb. 5 at www.workwellmn.org/day-at-the-capitol

You can also sign up for Advocacy Training, which will take place on Feb. 5 from 12-1 p.m. The training covers policy priorities and how to hold an effective legislative visit. Join this virtual training on Wednesday, Feb 5. Register for Advocacy Training here.

For more questions, contact Deanna Gulliford at dgulliford@gesmn.org or 612-799-2902 or go to www.WorkWellMN.org.