WVA Academy is a comprehensive course for anyone who wants to build the skills and knowledge essential to successfully advocate for vaping. Leaders of vaping associations and communities, passionate bloggers and those just starting out in vape advocacy are all encouraged to apply.
What is the WVA Academy and Who is it For?
WVA Academy is a comprehensive course for anyone who wants to build the skills and knowledge essential to successfully advocate for vaping. Leaders of vaping associations and communities, passionate bloggers and those just starting out in vape advocacy are all encouraged to apply.
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What is the WVA Academy and Who is it For?
WVA Academy is a comprehensive course for anyone who wants to build the skills and knowledge essential to successfully advocate for vaping. Leaders of vaping associations and communities, passionate bloggers and those just starting out in vape advocacy are all encouraged to apply.
After completing the course, participants can expect:
A better understanding of the media and its impact;
The ability to segment media and target the right journalists;
Publishing op-eds in different media outlets;
Increased confidence in nurturing relationships with the politicians;
The ability to successfully combat misinformation;
Enhanced knowledge of communication, media outreach, campaigning/activism and leadership that will allow the leaders of vape communities to effectively reach our common goals.
Media Engagement: writing op-eds, conducting interviews and securing media coverage
Fighting misinformation
Campaigns/Activism on the ground
Engaging policymakers
Digital advocacy
Each topic will be covered during an in-depth Zoom meeting every week and will allow participants to explore the given topics in detail by discussing them with specialists in the relevant fields.
WVA Academy Certification
To receive a certificate of completion for WVA Academy, the participant is required to attend at least 3 out of 5 sessions of the training program.
Format and Timeline
The WVA Academy will be held via Zoom. The participants will be provided with the link of the webinars after the successful registration.
1-hour webinars will be held each Thursday, 19:00 CET every week.
The estimated start date for the training is March 2nd, 2023. The estimated end date of the training is the 30th of March, 2023.
Participation
Participation is free of charge.
Applications are open from January 31. Successful candidates will be shortlisted and contacted. Deadline for the applications is February 28.
If you are a proactive advocate for vaping and ready to commit to the cause, we will be expecting to hear from you!
Lika Janelidze is a program manager at the World Vapers’ Alliance and the main point of contact for the WVA Academy.
Based in Tbilisi, Georgia, Lika studied Business Administration at the Agricultural University of Georgia and has experience in various non-profit organisations as well as businesses. Lika has also led activist groups across Europe and is passionate about harm reduction policies.
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La World Vapers' Alliance è stata fondata e riceve finanziamenti dal Consumer Choice Center. Diamo il benvenuto a finanziamenti e donazioni da parte di partner e singoli donatori. Siamo orgogliosi di avere piena indipendenza nel nostro lavoro. Ci impegniamo a rappresentare solo gli interessi dei consumatori, consentendo loro di prendere decisioni informate sulla propria salute e sostenendo l'accesso dei consumatori a prodotti a base di nicotina a basso rischio come lo svapo.