September 22 - 26, 2008

The Migration Policy Institute is pleased to announce a week-long series of one-day training seminars that will provide state and local government officials with opportunities to build their knowledge and skills to address immigrant integration challenges facing their communities.


Seminar topics include:

Enforcement of Immigration Law by States and Localities: Legal Options and Policy Implications

Putting Data to Work 101: Accessing and Using Data on Immigrants in US Communities

Basics of Immigration Law and Policy

Immigrants' Eligibility for Public Assistance Programs and Services

Finding Funding to Address the Impacts of Immigrants

Designing and Implementing Cost-Effective Translation and Interpretation Services

Click here to get details about each individual seminar.

For more information and to REGISTER, visit MPI's Webpage.

Click here to view Daily Agendas, Institute Faculty, Venue/Accomodations.

All seminars will be taught by seasoned experts; course materials will be made available to participants two weeks prior to the start of the seminar series.

Registration for these seminars is limited to individuals working for state and local governments. Seminars for leaders in other sectors will be offered at a later date. If you have any questions, please contact events@migrationpolicy.org or 202-266-1929.