The Maytree Public Policy Training Institute is an innovative learning program designed for individuals and organizations with a demonstrated interest and engagement in public policy. The objective of the program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to develop, influence and monitor public policy on issues relevant to their communities of interest. The program is specifically aimed at participants who can articulate an issue where policy change could have a significant progressive impact.

The Institute begins in October 2006 and will offer a comprehensive five module training series of one and two day sessions over a six-month period. Program sessions will be facilitated by leading public policy experts that include academics, community activists, government policy developers, political policy staff and communications professionals. Additional one-on-one coaching clinics will be offered to participants so they can access personalized advice and support to develop a policy-ready position by program-end.

Program guidelines and application forms can be found at http://www.maytree.com/MaytreeInitiatives/ppti.htm

The application deadline is Friday, August 25, 2006 by 5pm.

For more information about the Public Policy Training Institute please contact Anita K. Srinivasan at: or by phone at (416) 944-2627 ext. 245.