If you're like me, you regularly find yourself wondering why our elected officials make the decisions they do. And then you may think to yourself, "Why didn't they just ask me? I could have told them a better solution that that."
And if you're even more like me, then you procrastinate right up to a deadline.
If all of that is true, then have I got the deal for you!
The Women in Office Institute is an intensive seven-day residential leadership program that prepares women to seek elected or appointed office. Participants gain an incredible bank of wisdom about the political process and the confidence to explore or pursue governmental leadership. Participants hone their leadership skills, prepare for political campaigning, and develop tools for effective and ethical public service.
Now in its ninth year, the Institute is hosted by the NC Center for Women in Public Service. Featured presenters include state and local elected officials, professors, media experts, leadership trainers, noted political strategists and successful Institute graduates. The seven days take place over two long weekends this summer at William Peace University in Raleigh, NC.
Institute graduates are making a difference in their communities across North Carolina as judges, county commissioners, campaign leaders and public service board members.
If you are interested in attending the Women in Office Institute, visit www.nccwps.org for more information and an application. Scholarship opportunities and needs-based tuition assistance are available. Application deadline is April 2, 2012. If you can't participate this year, but want to support the cause, you can make a donation on the NCCWPS website.
That's very cool. Does the institute provide support/guidance for its alumni? And do they promote an ideology, or just provide the tools to achieve public office?
ReplyDeleteMy understanding is that it's non-partisan -- more about having the skills than knowing an ideology. It's really for anyone interested in any kind of office/leadership role from PTA president to state government. Not sure about alumni support, but I'd bet that the women organize themselves even if there isn't an official network.
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