Apply now for 2015 National Leadership Academy
Applications are now available for the 2015 APAICS National Leadership Academy on May 14-15, 2015. The National Leadership Academy is a two-day interactive leadership training for promising Asian American and Pacific Islander political leaders from state legislatures, city councils, local governing bodies and community leaders from across the country. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2015.
The leadership training provides participants skills and resources needed to excel in their current office, as well as prepare them for opportunities to advance into higher office. Topics include: planning your campaign, fundraising strategies and tips, ethics training, special guest speakers, and more.
Accommodations provided by APAICS include a one-night stay (May 14) at Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.; one ticket to the annual awards gala dinner; and breakfast and lunch on both days. For those who are not current elected officials, you are eligible for a Southwest voucher for air travel.
For more information, contact Amy Watanabe at leadershipacademy@apaics.org or 202-296-9200.
The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies is a national non-partisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting Asian Pacific American participation and representation at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office. APAICS programs focus on developing leadership, building public policy knowledge, and filling the political pipeline for Asian Pacific Americans to pursue public office at the local, state, and federal levels. (APAICS)