JACL/OCA Leadership Summit |
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Every Spring, OCA and JACL (Japanese American Citizens League) hold a three day civil rights and advocacy seminar in Washington D.C. The summit brings together 15 members from each organization, to advance their understanding and leadership in advocacy work. The participants meet with members of Congress, government administrations and agencies, to gain a perspective of the federal process.
Applicants must be members of JACL or OCA, and have demonstrated marked participation in either organization. For those interested in applying for the 2016 summit, please contact us so we may inform you of the application process and requirements.
The annual JACL (Japanese American Citizenship League)/OCA Leadership Summit will be held from Saturday, April 15 – Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The 3-night, 3-day intensive civil rights and advocacy seminar is designed to train 15 OCA and 15 JACL members in foundational and advanced advocacy strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with and learn from members of Congress, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Administration officials, government agencies, as well as partner organizations in the Washington, DC social justice community. Applications have been extended to January 24th, so keep nominating folks from your chapters! Applicants can apply HERE. For any questions regarding the Summit, please contact our Civil Rights Fellow, Kim Hall at khall@ocanational.org or 202-223-5500 x116.
Applicants must be members of JACL or OCA, and have demonstrated marked participation in either organization. For those interested in applying for the 2016 summit, please contact us so we may inform you of the application process and requirements.
The annual JACL (Japanese American Citizenship League)/OCA Leadership Summit will be held from Saturday, April 15 – Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The 3-night, 3-day intensive civil rights and advocacy seminar is designed to train 15 OCA and 15 JACL members in foundational and advanced advocacy strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with and learn from members of Congress, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Administration officials, government agencies, as well as partner organizations in the Washington, DC social justice community. Applications have been extended to January 24th, so keep nominating folks from your chapters! Applicants can apply HERE. For any questions regarding the Summit, please contact our Civil Rights Fellow, Kim Hall at khall@ocanational.org or 202-223-5500 x116.
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