This guide will provide a greater understanding of US government, as well as provide a process for users to develop important tools and skills that they can put to use in their own communities. Specifically, users will learn the following:

1. Learn how to organize and speak with one voice
2. Learn how to communicate effectively with elected officials
3. Better understand the legislative process
4. Access important information about your elected officials
5. Develop and implement a civic agenda
6. Effective writing techniques to elected officials
7. Understand your rights working and living in the United States
8. Learn the art of networking and leadership building

This guide is intended to be used as additional supplemental learning materials for the Experience in Democracy Program and can also be used with any school or civic leadership agenda.

Acquire essential political skills to engage productively with both elected and appointed officials at all levels of government. This easy-to-read guide is a perfect introduction to effective citizenship for community leaders, educators, students, youth workers and other human service providers.

Order online directly from www.aypf.org. Copies are included during the Experience in Democracy weeklong training.

Financial Literacy
Working closely with federal agencies, banking, and community organizations to promote education in financial literacy and encouraging participants to become participants in mainstream banking and financial planning.

Although this module and training is not for sale, it is included during the weeklong programs and onsite training sessions.