The NC Center for Women in Public Service Announces Women in Office Institute Call for Applications
Eighth Annual Leadership Program Prepares Women to Seek Elected or Appointed Office
Raleigh, NC, February 10, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS) (http://www.nccwps.org), a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide, has announced that applications are now being accepted for the eighth annual Women In Office Institute. The leadership program is an interactive, skills-and-confidence-building program for North Carolina women to hone their leadership skills, prepare for political campaigning, and develop tools for effective and ethical public service. Women of all backgrounds, interests and political affiliations are encouraged to apply before the deadline on Friday, April 1. The Institute will be held over two extended weekends, Thursday June 23 through Sunday June 26, and Thursday July 21 through Saturday July 23. Both sessions will be held on Peace College’s campus at 15 East Peace St. in downtown Raleigh.
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“We are happy to open the application process to our 2011 Women in Office Institute,” said Jackie Terry Hughes, NCCWPS board chair. “The Institute will provide women with the opportunity to explore their interest in public service and gain valuable knowledge from sessions with experts in the field. As the process becomes more selective, we are excited to see the leaders who will emerge from this year’s applicant pool.”
Deatils:
- Session topics include, but are not limited to: Introduction to the Political Process, You as a Leader, Applying Your Leadership Attributes, Pathways to Public Service, and Campaigning.
- Fifteen to twenty participants will be selected, and they will need to reside on campus during both sessions. Limited tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities are available for qualified participants. Please visit http://www.nccwps.org for application details or contact programs@nccwps.org for more information.
- The Institute faculty will include David McLennan, Ph.D. and Heather Lee, Ph.D., SPHR, both of Peace College, who were instrumental in creating the Women in Office curriculum and will also feature campaign and media experts, elected and appointed officials from around North Carolina.
About The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS):
The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS) is a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide. As a provider of comprehensive political leadership training programs, NCCWPS teaches women how to enter the political pipeline, building their confidence and developing the practical skills to run successful campaigns and serve as powerful and effective leaders. Its Women on Board Workshops prepare women to serve on appointed boards and commissions. Its Women in Office Institute is an intensive seven-day residential program that introduces women to public service work, including appointed and elected office, the rigors of campaigning, the skills needed for successful fundraising, and the effect that campaigning or service in office may have on families and professional lives. Through building the involvement of women at all levels of governance in North Carolina, the NCCWPS helps women channel their passion, find their voice, expand their support network and ultimately get elected or appointed to a position where they can be an influential leader and make a real change through public service. For more information, call (919) 832-9996 or visit http://www.nccwps.org.
Jill Mastrangelo
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jill@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com
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“We are happy to open the application process to our 2011 Women in Office Institute,” said Jackie Terry Hughes, NCCWPS board chair. “The Institute will provide women with the opportunity to explore their interest in public service and gain valuable knowledge from sessions with experts in the field. As the process becomes more selective, we are excited to see the leaders who will emerge from this year’s applicant pool.”
Deatils:
- Session topics include, but are not limited to: Introduction to the Political Process, You as a Leader, Applying Your Leadership Attributes, Pathways to Public Service, and Campaigning.
- Fifteen to twenty participants will be selected, and they will need to reside on campus during both sessions. Limited tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities are available for qualified participants. Please visit http://www.nccwps.org for application details or contact programs@nccwps.org for more information.
- The Institute faculty will include David McLennan, Ph.D. and Heather Lee, Ph.D., SPHR, both of Peace College, who were instrumental in creating the Women in Office curriculum and will also feature campaign and media experts, elected and appointed officials from around North Carolina.
About The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS):
The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS) is a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide. As a provider of comprehensive political leadership training programs, NCCWPS teaches women how to enter the political pipeline, building their confidence and developing the practical skills to run successful campaigns and serve as powerful and effective leaders. Its Women on Board Workshops prepare women to serve on appointed boards and commissions. Its Women in Office Institute is an intensive seven-day residential program that introduces women to public service work, including appointed and elected office, the rigors of campaigning, the skills needed for successful fundraising, and the effect that campaigning or service in office may have on families and professional lives. Through building the involvement of women at all levels of governance in North Carolina, the NCCWPS helps women channel their passion, find their voice, expand their support network and ultimately get elected or appointed to a position where they can be an influential leader and make a real change through public service. For more information, call (919) 832-9996 or visit http://www.nccwps.org.
Jill Mastrangelo
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jill@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com
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