Our Friends at Emerge Wisconsin Are Planning Their Class for 2019!

If you are a Democratic woman who is interested in running for public office or know a Dem woman who is considering it, here’s the place to apply.

And here is the general info:

Applications for the 2019 Emerge Wisconsin training are open!
Please read through all of the information below in its entirety. It is important to have a complete understanding of the application process and training program before you apply.

Emerge Wisconsin seeks Democratic women who are committed to effective elected leadership, are interested in running for elected office and who have:

Evidence of professional or voluntary public policy or political leadership experience;
Meaningful involvement in their community;
Interest in running for political office;
Ability and desire to build effective networks;
Ability to articulate a personal political vision; and
Commitment to full participation and attendance requirements of the trainings.

Emerge Wisconsin will select about 25 women from across the state who best meet the criteria above and who we believe have the potential to be elected leaders.

Emerge embraces diversity and encourages applications from all individuals who identify as women regardless of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, socio-economic status or physical ability. Our mission to build the bench of Democratic women ready to run for office acknowledges both systemic and historic barriers to running for office.

To be considered for the 2019 Emerge Wisconsin training program, applicants must complete a written application by November 9th 2018. Written applications will be evaluated by a selection committee and qualified applicants will be invited to an interview in late November/early December. Invitations to join the 2019 class will be extended by December 31st, 2018.

Apply today!
Time Commitment

The success of the Emerge Wisconsin program depends upon commitment to the program’s entire schedule by each participant. Over the six-month period, approximately 70 program hours are scheduled. Some time outside of regularly scheduled trainings will be necessary for homework and training preparation. While emergencies sometimes arise, attendance at the first day of training is mandatory and absence for any reason will result in a deferral to the following year. Please review the schedule below to ensure your availability to attend every training day.
2019 Training Dates

Trainings will take place on the following dates. Locations are TBD.

January 19 & 20 – Absolutely Mandatory Attendance

February 23 & 24

March 16 & 17

April 13 & 14

May 18

June 1 & 2 (at WisDems State Convention)

We will also schedule a shadow day. We typically schedule on a Wednesday in February or March as soon as the legislative calendar is known. Attending Shadow day is HIGHLY encouraged, but we will work with you if there is a conflict.
Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of $35 is required and must be submitted along with a completed application. The application fee can be paid here or mail a check payable to Emerge Wisconsin, PO Box 599, Milwaukee, WI 53201.
Tuition

Tuition for the Emerge Wisconsin Program is $500. There is an additional $250 fundraising requirement for a total of $750. We will work on the raise requirement as a class. Tuition offsets the cost of Emerge Wisconsin’s out-of pocket costs for providing the weekend training sessions.

Emerge Wisconsin believes that individual financial circumstances should NOT be a barrier to participation in the Program. Partial financial aid may be awarded after admission to the Program.

Payment plans are available and Emerge Wisconsin will assist program members with fundraising their tuition if needed.

The six-month program does take place in various parts of the state. Travel and overnight accommodations may be necessary depending on your location to trainings. Emerge Wisconsin will endeavor to assist with supporter housing when needed, but travel costs are not covered by the program.

Thank you!

Erin E Forrest

Executive Director, Emerge Wisconsin

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