Fellowship Overview

APRO’s Legislative Conference is the most important event of the year for APRO and the Rent-To-Own (RTO) industry. APRO invites rental dealers and vendors to visit Capitol Hill and educate our federal lawmakers about the industry, to establish relationships with members of Congress, and to advocate for issues that are critical to the success and preservation of the rent-to-own industry. These visits to D.C. advance, preserve, and protect the interests of the RTO industry by communicating the perspectives and views of APRO members to government officials at the federal level. 
 
The APRO Legislative Conference Fellowships support the development of RTO dealers as champions and advocates for the industry able to educate others about the benefits of the industry creating knowledgeable and happy employees who understand and view their work from other perspectives.
 
The fellowships are generously sponsored by the Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Southwest, Tennessee, and Virginia State Rental Dealer Associations and Ashley Furniture Industries, Rent One Home Furnishings, and RNR Tire Express of Virginia.
 
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 15th AT 5PM CST. GOOD LUCK!
 
Fellowship Details:
Fellowships are valued at $1,000 each*, and each fellowship covers registration fee, 2 nights' stay in the host hotel, and a transportation voucher to and from the airport. Selected fellows will be responsible for the cost of their transportation or airfare to Washington, DC.
 
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Employee's supervisor has confirmed that employee is available to attend the event in Washington D.C
  • Engaged and motivated employees interested in learning more about the industry
  • Committed to sharing what they learn when they return home
  • Working in RTO business less than 10 years (this fellowship is not intended for seasoned RTO employees)
  • Have not attended Legislative Conference previously
  • Must work for an APRO Member company 
  • Agrees to complete APRO advocacy training

*Some states RDAs may provide additional funding
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