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Only Four Weeks Left to Apply for the 2010 Political Training Academy
October 13, 2009 – Applications for the
2010 Political Training
Academy, scheduled for February 27-March 5, 2010, in Baltimore, Maryland,
must be received at the IAFF no later than Friday, November 6.
The Political Training Academy is a week-long, hands-on campaign course that
focuses on the key elements of modern-day campaigning and how to conduct winning
campaigns. Whether you’re a candidate for public office, running your local’s
political operation, or assisting a candidate’s campaign, the Political Training
Academy gives you the skills and understanding needed to run an effective
campaign.
The Political Training Academy focuses on all aspects of political campaigns,
including campaign planning and budgeting; candidate and PAC fundraising;
reading and understanding polling data; recruiting, screening and endorsing
candidates; building an effective press operation; campaign material
development; using the Internet; research; targeting voters; and developing an
effective get-out-the-vote program.
In addition to the classroom learning, participants also prepare a mock campaign
plan and budget, and participate in their own press conference to practice their
public speaking skills and learn to think on their feet in front of a camera.
Due to the interactive nature of the Political Training Academy, class size is
limited to 50 participants. Only one member per affiliate is accepted in any one
year.
In addition to submitting the online application, applicants must also submit a
letter of recommendation from their local president. Applications without a
letter of recommendation will not be considered. Successful applicants must
commit to attending the entire program and should schedule their travel
accordingly.
Participants are responsible for their transportation costs to and from
Baltimore and any additional lodging days. Lodging, meals and conference
materials are provided by the IAFF.
For more information, click
here or contact the IAFF Political Department at (202) 824-1582.
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