I’m Jess, Arena’s new Training Director, and this will be my first Arena Academy in this role. I can’t wait.
If you aren’t familiar with Arena Academy, here’s an overview: This is a five-day, virtual training designed to make it easier for those newer to politics to break in and to help seasoned campaign staff level up their skills. You can apply to one of seven tracks (Campaign Manager, Communications, Data, Digital, Fundraising, Organizing, or Organizing Director).
If accepted to Academy, you'll learn best practices from current practitioners and subject-matter experts alongside 200+ likeminded participants.
We’ll start our time together in plenary sessions covering topics relevant to all campaign staff. Then, we’ll head into track-specific sessions that are a mix of presentations and hands-on exercises. We’ll end our time together with the Arena Cup (a campaign simulation where each team competes to create the best campaign plan).
Throughout the training, we’ll hear from inspiring speakers, and you’ll have the chance to get to know your fellow trainees. When the training is over, Arena will offer resources and support to help you navigate your career in politics.