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We are
excited to share an excellent training opportunity for women
interested in New Jersey politics and running for office. The Center for American Women and
Politics at Rutgers
Eagleton Institute of Politics is hosting its flagship campaign
training program, Ready to Run, on March 15th
and 16th in New Brunswick.
Research shows that women make government more transparent,
inclusive, and accessible, and this program intends to motivate women
to participate in the political process. This program offers women the
opportunity to receive training to run for office, seek appointed
positions, manage campaigns, and more. There is also a Diversity
Initiative of Ready to Run, which aims to attract women of color into
the political process and to pursue public leadership. The initiative
includes three different programs to work towards increased
representation of Latinas, Black women, and Asian American women in
New Jersey politics:
ELLA Wins (Elections & Leadership Latina
Academy)
Run Sister Run: Empowering Black Women for
Public Office
Rising Stars: Educating Asian American Women
for Politics
Participants can expect to engage in informative sessions,
network with changemakers, and leave the program with a renewed
commitment to the community. There is also a phenomenal guest speaker
lineup, including Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, Senate Majority
Leader Teresa Ruiz, and Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, among
other influential decision-makers and political
professionals.
The
registration fee is $150, and limited scholarships are available. This
fee includes meals and conference materials. You can learn more about
the event here and complete registration here. Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone you
think would be a good fit for this program.
If you
have questions, please contact the Center for American Women and
Politics at [email protected].
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