WE Convening 2017

This session will explore how cities are creating programs to more deeply engage immigrants in civic life. Come learn the keys to successfully opening up local government to the immigrant community and consider how such a leadership development approach might be adapted to your own context.

Social anxieties and polarization are arguably at record highs in our communities, and it’s more challenging than ever to communicate a positive message that resonates with audiences across a diverse political spectrum. Yet we know that for our communities to be truly welcoming, it’s important that we continue to reach out and engage longer-term, receiving community members. This communications workshop from Welcoming America will review positive communications strategies that work. Interactive exercises will provide participants with an opportunity to practice communications in tough situations and will allow for audience sharing and problem solving.