Training Centre Program
Join Us for Demystifying the Machinery of Government
March 27, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Held in person at YMCA Brandon, 231 8th Street Brandon, MB
Machinery of government refers to the structures and process of government and how they work together to deliver results to the public. In this course, you’ll learn how government is structured and what it means for non-profit, and non-government organizations, how government makes decisions and how to navigate government bureaucracy. Understanding the machinery of government can support effective communication, relationship building and identification of funding opportunities with government. Structures and navigation will primarily focus on provincial and federal government however will apply to municipal as well. The course includes an analysis of one case study and access to program materials.
This course is for:
- Non-profits, OREs and charitable organizations that want to learn how government works which can help them navigate government to support effective communication, advocacy, and influence policy and program delivery
- Public servants who work in the public service that also want to learn how government works from a birds eye view.
- Others that are just curious and want to develop their own understanding of how governments work.
Spaces are limited. Refreshments provided.
For more details, contact: YWCA Westman at 204.571.3680
$100 +GST per person
Fees support the YWCA Westman's Women's Campus Development Project. Refunds will only be issued up to 14 days prior to the start of the course and subject to an administrative fee of 20%. In accordance with YMCA Brandon's Child Protection Policy, all registrants must present photo ID at the front desk upon arrival.
Instructor Bio
Cordella Friesen is the President and CEO of the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg and joined the Y in August 2022. Previous to her role in Y Winnipeg, Cordella was with the Manitoba government for 12 years including roles such as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Cabinet Operations and Planning with Executive Council. In addition to a Master in Public Administration specializing in government and business relations, Cordella has many years working in the ‘machinery of government’ both at the municipal and provincial levels and has also been a sessional instructor at the University of Manitoba.
Cordella is excited to bring that knowledge to others that might be curious, or need a refresher, or really just need to understand on how government works, and how the people part and the machinery part are important to understanding how to navigate government.
Cordella Friesen is the President and CEO of the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg and joined the Y in August 2022. Previous to her role in Y Winnipeg, Cordella was with the Manitoba government for 12 years including roles such as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Cabinet Operations and Planning with Executive Council. In addition to a Master in Public Administration specializing in government and business relations, Cordella has many years working in the ‘machinery of government’ both at the municipal and provincial levels and has also been a sessional instructor at the University of Manitoba.
Cordella is excited to bring that knowledge to others that might be curious, or need a refresher, or really just need to understand on how government works, and how the people part and the machinery part are important to understanding how to navigate government.