Groups tap students to school federal lawmakers, staff
- March 7, 2014 |
- LORI SHARN BRYANT
Students learn to advocate for their professions—and get more connected with their associations—during Capitol Hill fly-ins Related ContentStudent fly-in tips Associations are sending more and more students to Capitol Hill, boosting their outreach efforts with fresh and enthusiastic voices, while also cultivating a new generation of advocates. The trend is most pronounced in medical-related groups, but encompasses a variety of professions. Some students get all expenses paid, but most shoulder at least a portion of the cost. The American Osteopathic Association unleashed more than 1,000 students on House and Senate offices March 6. Most of the students wore white… Read More