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Advocacy
OCDA Government Relations Committee
A Welcome Message from the Chair, Sarah JanTausch Welcome to the Government Relations Committee page! Our work focuses on understanding and championing the voice of OCDA's constituency groups. The primary functions of the committee include monitoring relevant legislation and policy developments, providing recommendations to the Board on government relations priorities, engaging with policymakers and stakeholders, and coordinating grassroots advocacy efforts. This committee collaborates with the National Career Development Association's Government Relations Committee to stay abreast on federal policy. We promote initiatives that demonstrate the importance of career development and the impact it has on Ohio's existing and future workforce. If you have questions, a concern to raise, or would like to get involved please reach out! Sarah JanTausch (sarah@valuesbasedcareers.com) . | Helpful Information & Getting Started What is Advocacy? the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal (advocacy. 2024. In Merriam-Webster.com.) What does advocacy look like for OCDA? - Monitoring relevant legislation and policy developments - Providing recommendations to the OCDA Board on government relations priorities - Engaging with policymakers and stakeholders (Ex: OCDA Government Education & Engagement Day) How do I get involved with the OCDA Government Relations Committee (OCDA GRC)? Contact Sarah JanTausch (sarah@valuesbasedcareers.com) Chair, Government Relations Committee |
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Links/Resources Look up who represents you, stay up to date on current legislation, receive notifications on bills that interest you Blog written by a lobbyist about how to advocate, also has list of books related to advocacy/public policy/leadership/personal development/history NCDA Government Relations/Advocacy Page Helpful information and insights into work being done by a Government Relations Committee at the national level |