Taking the Lead - Virtual Candidate Training Series
This is a 4-part, virtual training series held Thursday nights in February from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
This series is designed as 201 training program for progressive candidates running at the local level for city council, township trustee, school board, county commission, or county-wide office or state level running for state house or state senate who have already attended our Becoming a LEADer training or are comfortable with the basics of campaigning. Register
https://www.glpa-lead.com/taking-the-lead
Becoming a Leader - April Virtual Training
We’re hosting our one day candidate bootcamp online. We’ll cover fundraising, campaign messaging, compliance, and field strategies. This campaign 101 style training is open to designed for current or future progressive candidates interested in running for local office or state-level races. Register.
https://www.glpa-lead.com/becoming-a-leader
Ready to Scout - Macomb County
Learn the ins and outs of candidate recruitment during our Ready to Scout training in Macomb County on Tuesday, April 2nd. Register here.
Lead for Justice - Judicial Training Virtual Series
In this 5-week, virtual training program we bring in experts from across Michigan to provide the best information on how to run a successful judicial campaign.
The training begins March 7 and runs through April 4. All trainings will be held virtually via zoom. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We only accept a limited number of participants. Apply.
Learn more: glpa-lead.com/lead-for-justice
Mix & Mingle
The Great Lakes Political Academy launches its 2024 Campaign Staff Fellowship Program on Saturday, March 2. That evening we’ll welcome current fellows, alumni, elected, candidates, supporters and friends of GLPA to join us for a Mix & Mingle event.
Get to know our current 2024 GLPA class and alumni. Introduce them to yourself and your organization. Help us kick off the GLPA Spring Fellowship Program on the right foot.
Purchase tickets: glpa-lead.com/mingle
GLPA Opening Weekend for Campaign Staff training program
The Great Lakes Political Academy’s campaign staff training program is designed for progressives interested in working on political campaigns in as a campaign manager or in a field, communications, data, or fundraising capacity. The fellowship is open to current and future campaign staffers who are interested in developing their skill set to support their candidates and win elections in Michigan and beyond.
The program starts on March 2 and runs for 12-weeks. The program is free to all participants.
If you’re interested in applying for the Spring 2024 GLPA General Program please submit an application at the link below. Apply
Becoming a Leader - Virtual Candidate Training
We’re hosting our one day candidate bootcamp online. We’ll cover fundraising, campaign messaging, compliance, and field strategies. This campaign 101 style training is open to designed for current or future progressive candidates interested in running for local office or state-level races. Register.
https://www.glpa-lead.com/becoming-a-leader
Taking the Lead - Virtual Candidate Training Series
This is a 4-part, virtual training series held Thursday nights in February from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
This series is designed as 201 training program for progressive candidates running at the local level for city council, township trustee, school board, county commission, or county-wide office or state level running for state house or state senate who have already attended our Becoming a LEADer training or are comfortable with the basics of campaigning. Register
https://www.glpa-lead.com/taking-the-lead
GLPA Application Deadline
GLPA accepts applications on an ongoing basis for those who are interested in becoming staff on political campaigns across the state of Michigan. Applications close on January 31, 2024.
Apply: https://www.glpa-lead.com/apply
The Great Lakes Political Academy’s campaign staff training program is designed for progressives interested in working on political campaigns in as a campaign manager or in a field, communications, data, or fundraising capacity. The fellowship is open to current and future campaign staffers who are interested in developing their skill set to support their candidates and win elections in Michigan and beyond.
The program starts on March 2 and runs for 12-weeks. The program is free to all participants
Becoming a LEADer Candidate Training - November Virtual
Our one day candidate bootcamp comes to Grand Traverse. We’ll cover fundraising, campaign messaging, compliance, and field strategies. This campaign 101 style training is open to designed for current or future progressive candidates interested in running for local office or state-level races. Register here.
Compliance Training
GLPA is hosting a compliance training this month with Jody Weissler DeFoe. This training is geared specifically for political PACs and independent PACs. This is a great opportunity for clubs, organizations, grassroots groups and activists to have their compliance questions answered.
Register
GLPA Info Session - Virtual
Join us for a virtual Info Session to learn more about GLPA 12-week campaign manager training program starting in March 2023. Learn about what GLPA has to offer and how the program can help launch your political career or give you the tools to take the next step in career.
GLPA’s next Info Session will be virtual on Thursday, Nov. 9 beginning at 6 PM. Register to learn more.
https://www.glpa-lead.com/glpa
School Board Messaging - Virtual
This virtual training will be led by Rust Belt Rising’s Paul Kendrick. This training will cover school board messaging and how to persuasively handle controversial issues in education today. Register.
https://www.glpa-lead.com/lead-the-future
Ready To Ascend - Virtual
Ready To Ascend is a skills-intensive professional development virtual training program designed to prepare those who identify as women, LGBTQ, BIPOC, or neurodivergent who currently occupy non-management level positions within non-profit progressive advocacy and human service organizations, for future career advancement into leadership roles.
10 Year Anniversary Celebration
This year the Great Lakes Political Academy turns 10 years old. Join us in celebrating a decade working in Michigan.
Please fill out the form below to register for this event.
Experience of Running for School Board as a Slate
GLPA-LEAD is hosting a virtual training about the experience of running as a slate for school board. This training is open to current and future candidates as well as those working to support school board campaigns.
The training will be led by Beth Pyden and Liza Parkinson who have a long history of working with school board candidates. We’ll also have a panel discussion featuring school board members who will share the pros and cons of running as a slate.
Get Out the VOTE - GOTV Training
Our one day candidate bootcamp comes to Kalamazoo. We’ll cover fundraising, campaign messaging, compliance, and field strategies. This campaign 101 style training is open to designed for current or future progressive candidates interested in running for local office or state-level races. Register here.
Ready To ED - Virtual
Ready To ED is a 6-week skills-intensive professional development virtual training program designed to systematically address the lack of equal representation of those who identify as women, LGBTQ, BIPOC or neurodivergent in executive leadership positions across the progressive advocacy community in Michigan.
This program will prepare people who currently occupy mid-level positions within progressive, non-profit advocacy organizations, and others interested in future career advancement into executive roles.
Ready To ED launches on September 7, 2023 and will take place on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Ready To Govern - County, City, and Township Clerks
This Ready To Govern virtual training will cover how to serve as a County, City, and Township Clerk as well as the daily duties and responsibilities of those clerks.
This session is designed for anyone interested in learning more about what their local leaders are elected to do.
Ready To Govern - School Board
This Ready To Govern virtual training will cover how to serve on School Board, as well as the daily duties and responsibilities of a School Board member.
This session is designed for anyone interested in learning more about what their local leaders are elected to do.
GLPA Specialization
The 8-week specialization program offered in the Fall explores advanced strategies, tactics and techniques in each campaign department. Participants can select on of the following areas for their concentration: field, finance, communications, or data and analytics.
This program is for campaign staff and GLPA alumni. Specializations are offered in field, data, finance, and communications.
Becoming a LEADer Candidate Training - Oakland County, MI
Our one day candidate bootcamp comes to Oakland County. We’ll cover fundraising, campaign messaging, compliance, and field strategies. This campaign 101 style training is open to designed for current or future progressive candidates interested in running for local office or state-level races. Register here.
Ready To Govern - City Council & Township Board
This Ready To Govern virtual training will cover how to serve as a member of City Council or Township Trustee, as well as the daily duties and responsibilities of a City Council member and Township Trustee.
This session is designed for anyone interested in learning more about what their local leaders are elected to do.
Taking the LEAD - Virtual 201 Training in August
This is a 4-part, virtual training series held Wednesday nights in August from 6-8 pm.
This series is designed as 201 training program for progressive candidates running at the local level for city council, township trustee, school board, county commission, or county-wide office or state level running for state house or state senate who have already attended our Becoming a LEADer training or are comfortable with the basics of campaigning.
Register: https://forms.gle/VbEniD8QgcytBony6
Ready To Govern - Library and Advisory Board
This Ready To Govern virtual training will cover how to serve on a Library or Advisory Board, as well as the daily duties and responsibilities of a Library and Advisory Board member.
This session is designed for anyone interested in learning more about what their local leaders are elected to do.
Ready To Govern - County Commission
This Ready To Govern virtual training will cover how to serve as County Commissioner, as well as the daily duties and responsibilities of a County Commissioner.
This session is designed for anyone interested in learning more about what their local leaders are elected to do.
Becoming a LEADer Candidate Training - Online
Our one day candidate bootcamp comes to Flint. We’ll cover fundraising, campaign messaging, compliance, and field strategies. This campaign 101 style training is open to designed for current or future progressive candidates interested in running for local office or state-level races. Register here.
Becoming a LEADer Candidate Training - Detroit, MI
Our one day candidate bootcamp comes to Detroit. We’ll cover fundraising, campaign messaging, compliance, and field strategies. This campaign 101 style training is open to designed for current or future progressive candidates interested in running for local office or state-level races. Register here.
West Michigan DEI Training
Join us for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training in Kalamazoo, led by Western Michigan University Professor, Dr. Mitch Kachun and Kalamazoo College Professor Emeritus Dr. Gail Griffin! This training is hybrid. Offered both in-person in Kalamazoo and online via zoom.
Taking the LEAD - Virtual Training Series
In this 4-part, virtual training, we give candidates the tools and confidence to be successful in their campaign. We’ll meet Wednesday nights in June from 6-8 pm.
GLPA-LEAD Happy Hour
We’re hosting a happy hour in Lansing! This will be a great opportunity to mix and mingle with people all across the state that are ready to work on campaigns this cycle!
Tickets are $25 and includes two drink tickets and appetizers. *This event is free for fellows and alumni. Register here.