Upcoming events.
See Yourself LEAD: Women Candidates
Join our See Yourself LEAD webinar for women candidate is offered at two convenient times. Join us to learn how to find your seat and get your name on the ballot.
See Yourself LEAD: Women Candidates (Friday session)
Join our See Yourself LEAD webinar for women candidate is offered at two convenient times. Join us to learn how to find your seat and get your name on the ballot.
Becoming a LEADer - Virtual March Session
Our Becoming a LEADer candidate training will be offered across Michigan and online in the spring of 2025.
Whether you’re considering running for school board, a city office, county position, or even the state legislature, this campaign 101 style training will give you the tools you need to run a successful campaign.
Ready to Ascend (week 1 of 4)
Our 4-week, Ready to Ascend is a skills-intensive, professional development training program designed for individuals who identify as women, LGBTQ, BIPOC, or neurodivergent and currently hold non-management positions within nonprofit progressive advocacy and human service organizations.
The program aims to prepare participants for future leadership roles.
Ready to Ascend week 2 of 4
Our 4-week, Ready to Ascend is a skills-intensive, professional development training program designed for individuals who identify as women, LGBTQ, BIPOC, or neurodivergent and currently hold non-management positions within nonprofit progressive advocacy and human service organizations.
The program aims to prepare participants for future leadership roles.
Ready to Ascend week 3 of 4
Our 4-week, Ready to Ascend is a skills-intensive, professional development training program designed for individuals who identify as women, LGBTQ, BIPOC, or neurodivergent and currently hold non-management positions within nonprofit progressive advocacy and human service organizations.
The program aims to prepare participants for future leadership roles.
Candidate Filing Deadline
Today marks the candidate filing deadline for City Council races in communities that opt to have Primary elections in August.
Ready to Ascend week 4 of 4
Our 4-week, Ready to Ascend is a skills-intensive, professional development training program designed for individuals who identify as women, LGBTQ, BIPOC, or neurodivergent and currently hold non-management positions within nonprofit progressive advocacy and human service organizations.
The program aims to prepare participants for future leadership roles.
Becoming a LEADer - Lansing
Our Becoming a LEADer candidate training will be offered across Michigan and online in the spring of 2025.
Whether you’re considering running for school board, a city office, county position, or even the state legislature, this campaign 101 style training will give you the tools you need to run a successful campaign.
Becoming a LEADer - Downriver
Our Becoming a LEADer candidate training will be offered across Michigan and online in the spring of 2025.
Whether you’re considering running for school board, a city office, county position, or even the state legislature, this campaign 101 style training will give you the tools you need to run a successful campaign.
Becoming a LEADer - June Virtual Session
Our Becoming a LEADer candidate training will be offered across Michigan and online in the spring of 2025.
Whether you’re considering running for school board, a city office, county position, or even the state legislature, this campaign 101 style training will give you the tools you need to run a successful campaign.
Candidate Filing Deadline
Today marks the candidate filing deadline for City Council races in communities that do not have Primary elections, but instead go straight to the General Election in November.
Becoming a LEADer - August Virtual Session
Our Becoming a LEADer candidate training will be offered across Michigan and online in the spring of 2025.
Whether you’re considering running for school board, a city office, county position, or even the state legislature, this campaign 101 style training will give you the tools you need to run a successful campaign.
Ready to Govern - Legislative Staff
Ready To Govern will cover how to serve in elected office, as well as the daily duties and responsibilities of an elected or appointed official for the following positions:
This session is packed with insights for anyone looking to better understand how Legislative Staff operate, how decisions are made, and what it takes to serve in this role.
Register: glpaleadeducationfund.org/ready-to-govern
See Yourself LEAD: Black Candidates
Join GLPA-LEAD for an informative online discussion on how to identify the right seat to run for, set yourself up for success, and navigate the process of filing to run for office.
This training is designed to amplify Black voices in leadership.
See Yourself LEAD: Black Candidates
Join GLPA-LEAD for an informative online discussion on how to identify the right seat to run for, set yourself up for success, and navigate the process of filing to run for office.
This training is designed to amplify Black voices in leadership.
Ready to Govern - School Board
Ready To Govern will cover how to serve in elected office, as well as the daily duties and responsibilities of an elected or appointed official for the following positions:
This session is packed with insights for anyone looking to better understand how School Board government works, how decisions are made, and what it takes to serve in this role.
Missed this one? Check out our upcoming RTG sessions!
February 25: Legislative Staff
Register: glpaleadeducationfund.org/ready-to-govern
Mix and Mingle
Join us for a Mix and Mingle event with GLPA at our 2025 opening weekend. Meet our 2025 fellows and network with alumni and friends of the GLPA program.
Ready to Govern - City Council & Township Board
Ready To Govern will cover how to serve in elected office, as well as the daily duties and responsibilities of an elected or appointed official for the following positions:
This session is packed with insights for anyone looking to better understand how City Council and Township Board government works, how decisions are made, and what it takes to serve in this role.
Missed this one? Check out our upcoming RTG sessions!
February 18: School Board
February 25: Legislative Staff
Register: glpaleadeducationfund.org/ready-to-govern
Ready to Govern - County Commission
Ready To Govern will cover how to serve in elected office, as well as the daily duties and responsibilities of an elected or appointed official for the following positions:
This session is packed with insights for anyone looking to better understand how county government works, how decisions are made, and what it takes to serve in this role.
Missed this one? Check out our upcoming RTG sessions!
February 11: City Council & Township Board
February 18: School Board
February 25: Legislative Staff
Register: glpaleadeducationfund.org/ready-to-govern