New Leader Training contains courses that will assist newly elected leaders to fulfill their officer duties.

This course is designed to prepare you in beginning your work as a new AFA Volunteer. After this course you will be able to: 

  • Recount the history of AFA and the past events that shaped our union into what it is today. 
  • Describe each level of the AFA organizational structure and how they are interrelated.
  • Explain how AFA committees are established and function.
  • Explain best practices for interacting and working with Members.
  • Explain guidelines for communication, email, and use of social media in conducting AFA business.
  • Understand AFA policies, procedures, and standards on scheduling, pay reimbursement, and travel.

This category provides links to CWA/Nett where you can sign up for your free Linkedin Learning license. CWA/Nett is provided through our partnership with the Communications Workers of America and your membership in AFA-CWA. Simply open the CWA/Nett link and fill out the form. Your membership will be verified and you can begin exploring.

Once you have been given your credentials you can access Over 16K+ Expert-Led, Online Video Tutorials.

We will add suggested Linkedin Learning courses here that could benefit our leaders and members. 

The activities in this course are meant to help AFA-CWA leaders and members consider the issues of Implicit Bias, Racial and Minority discrimination. 

The New Officer Orientation is for newly elected officers and includes a general overview of AFA’s structure, a familiarization of the resources available to assist you at the International Office, a review of the responsibilities of a newly elected officer and guidance on transitioning successfully to the new term of office.