The Institute for Women in Politics of Northwest Florida is a non-partisan organization incorporated in the State of Florida and serving women in the three northwesternmost counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa. The Institute's mission is to develop women leaders through outreach, training, and mentoring and to work toward increasing the number of highly competent women in political office and government inthe region.
The Institute for Career Advancement Needs, Inc. (ICAN) is a non-profit leadership development organization offering comprehensive leadership training for men and women at every level of their careers. ICAN offers gender-specific programs like their annual Womens Leadership Conference (held in Omaha, NE) and womens leadership series including Defining Leadership (NE) and INFLUENCE, which recruits women from organizations nationwide.
"Inside Scoop" is a program designed to give those interested in serving on public boards and commissions an opportunity to hear from the government officials responsible for identifying appropriate appointment candidates. The program targets women interested in appointed office, but is open to all members of the public wanting more information. Presenters for previous seminars have included representatives from the Governor's Office and the Mayor's offices in Kansas City and St.
George Washington University offers a master's degree in political management to provide students with hands-on professional experience that is directly applicable to their careers in politics. Students can focus in advocacy politics, electoral politics, or advanced political skills, with specialized course programs in each area to fit student interests. The MPM requires 36 hours of course work.
The Centurions Leadership Program of The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a two-year program providing education and training to about 75 area members who represent corporations, government agencies, not-for profit organizations, and area universities. Through seminars, activities, and retreats, Centurion members learn about issues of the Kansas City Metro area and become engaged in community projects and civic leadership.
The Center for Asian Pacific American Women strives to nurture Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities by expanding leadership capacity, fostering awareness of AANHPI issues, creating a supportive network, and strengthening communities.
Founded in 1971, the National Women's Political Caucus of Texas is a multicultural, intergenerational, and multi-issue grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women's participation in the political process through education, training, and endorsements of women candidates.
NOW chapters focus on six priority issues including reproductive rights, ending sex discrimination/constitutional equality, promoting diversity and ending racism, economic justice, stopping violence against women, and LGBTQIA rights.
Founded in 1974, the Tennessee Women's Political Caucus is an active voice for women and families in Tennessee, promoting full and equal participation of women in government and political parties. The Caucus strongly encourages women to seek public office, whether elected or appointed, and supports women candidates for office. It also provides information about upcoming political trainings or workshops from state organizations.
The Sue Shear Leadership Academy at the University of Missouri - St. Louis is an intensive 7-day leadership development program designed to inspire civic engagement and encourage women’s public sector leadership. Students are selected from participating universities to attend.
