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Title: Connecticut Training Page

Original CoS Document (slug): [[https://conventionofstates.com/connecticut-training-page|connecticut-training-page]]

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===== Connecticut – General Training  =====

**[[https://conventionofstates.com/connecticut|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/83231/83231_original.png?200x111}}]][[https://conventionofstates.com/connecticut-training-page|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/83232/83232_original.png?200x114}}]][[https://conventionofstates.com/connecticut-resources|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/83233/83233_original.png?200x113}}]][[https://conventionofstates.com/take_action|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/83234/83234_original.png?200x113}}]][[https://conventionofstates.com/news?filters%5Bstate%5D=7|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/83235/83235_original.png?200x113}}]]**

**1. Convention of States University (3 hours)**

These four video courses take about three hours (total) to complete and will give you a great foundation in all things COS. Feel free to listen to the courses (GOV 100, COS 100, COS 200, and VOL 100) like a podcast.

  * [[https://cosuniversity.com/project/cos-100-introduction-to-convention-of-states/|COS 100 Introduction to Convention of States]] (44 minutes)
  * [[https://cosuniversity.com/project/cos-200-responding-to-opposition/|COS 200 Responding to Opposition]] (27 minutes)
  * [[https://cosuniversity.com/project/vol-100-introduction-to-volunteering/|VOL 100 Introduction to Volunteering]] (57 minutes)
  * [[https://cosuniversity.com/project/gov-100-constitutional-literacy/|GOV 100 Constitutional Literacy]] (45 minutes)

 


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**2. Download and install the COS Action App to your mobile device**

COSAction provides information and tools to COS Volunteers. Users are able to read current news, provide reports on work done outside of Citizen Builder, participate in TelePatriot call missions, receive calls for action, and connect with state leaders and team members all within the app.\\
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Access an introduction video for the COSAction App [[https://youtu.be/Uh2M_EBigjY|HERE]]

Download NOW:  [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cosaction/id1482603474|iPhone]] or [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cosaction|Android]]

**TelePatriot** is used for national and state call missions. Once you are set up as a TelePatriot volunteer in Citizen Builder you will access all necessary information to complete calls for each mission. Please click [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUcWnagVqGs&feature=youtu.be|HERE]] to watch a video to become more comfortable with how to use TelePatriot.


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**3. Download and Install Slack**

Slack is a channel based messaging platform. Think of instant messaging with various "channels" where different topics are discussed. Click [[https://conventionofstates.com/Click%20HERE%20to%20watch%20a%20quick%20introduction%20to%20Slack%20Video.|HERE]] to watch an introduction to Slack Video.

Utilize the below links to download Slack to your mobile device or to access via your computer:  

  * [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/slack/id618783545|iPhone]]
  * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Slack|Android]]
  * [[https://slack.com/|Windows or Mac]]


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**4. Learn About Your Role**

Navigate to the manual appropriate for your role below and learn about your responsibilities as a grassroots leader in your state!

  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NY5vDt9bqhtZ79tDwpj1KQ_JbiKohxbHuJ-prV_tBjs/edit|Volunteer Activist]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cyBwFy1gIKnTlTA96slzaHrPc_GaIkGZFKoSMDI8--s/edit|District Captain]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8VhD33ecAZLWEUS0gVNtFPCvplKWu_85Xqw4zAtEns/edit|Regional Captain]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dRpdq6wfLjxeu1wbhfNwrIHenlXBdPKc-efXHHNd-do/edit|Follow Up Team Member]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fm5y-WBpNQ2Qh8R1fDgLpatdsuUaf_Lc8YJ34hvjE30/edit|State Grassroots Coordinator]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YxRvoiwwWNTlH1rg3UJzULkf9wUQQK8R9TheZY96DgA/edit|State Director]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/10jFt6qdm1ThaB0hY_wFlowpyUfjZqSyXdIADcxENv7Y/edit|State Information Analyst]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wiM8KPmXQL3GRIHM_GqRy-nG66mXFB0SyIVtwJE8c3U/edit|Legislative Liaison]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AXaumIj3nlYUarLRtdZrhDhr7vjbS0ceNY_glYFS-TI/edit|State Events Coordinator]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u9NgXVTfHBMHkniCW_MZP0nnKx3UDNWGrsE0KSSKmNA/edit|State Content Writer]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bEz9D1i1o5Hnaso718g_rRTG2dLHzLyvZj6bleCmwXQ/edit|State Communications Coordinator]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iEvSC0cQaG97O2SPVRwO0rRbBzT6tWV286qeY8rXD7w/edit|State Videographer]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B5Fwk6-fto6HdgNSPWuIbAANKPSkt9JTaKOFFn5AeGY/edit|Veterans Coalition Director]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9HOxqMpWePHQoTte5AWGDIfvlpoGatMrWqCtEz_6aw/edit|Social Media Warrior]]
  * [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XXZMQ77maYB38esJpSN40QKcCmBrfxyDAYTfD3q5wpo/edit|State Media Liaison]]