Our Programs
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Taking the Lead is our flagship program designed for those interested in becoming candidates for office.
A comprehensive training program for those first-time candidates.
Office-specific TrainingsSchool Board 2025 - CLOSED: Held by Neighbors for Public Education
Ready for Justice: A comprehensive training program for candidates interested in serving on the benches of Pennsylvania’s Magisterial District Courts
Ready to Govern: For newly elected local officials interested in best practices for collaborative community-driven governance
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→ NEW: Local Elected Officials Panel - Friday, May 23 at 1PM
Ongoing skills training provided as-needed. Requests for specific topics are taken at the end of attended trainings.
Few of our Skills Development trainings are publicly announced, so sign up for our email list:
More To Learn: A series of FREE virtual campaign trainings (one-hour sessions) for current and prospective candidates, campaign staffers and volunteers - LEAD PA Alumni are STRONGLY URGED to attend
Issue Briefings: Virtual - introductory trainings facilitated by experts of varying fields to teach candidates and their staff how to speak competently on issues of public concern
Nuts & Bolts: Virtual - deep dive into the basic processes that are required for campaign compliance
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It is a comprehensive training program is open to anyone / any staff position. Learn More
Ready to Manage 201: An advanced training and mentorship program for experienced campaign managers and field directors (By Invitation Only)
