WeLead, a bipartisan leadership training program run by the Women & Politics Institute, works to increase the number of women working in politics and running for office. Our program graduates are employed in the White House administration, congressional offices, campaign consulting firms, lobbying firms, and non-profit organizations. WeLEAD targets women between the ages of 21 and 27. Monthly work
shops focus on campaigns, communications, professional development, fundraising, and public policy. The annual WeLEAD Congressional Dialogue brings WeLEADers face-to-face with women in Congress. Evening events provide WeLEADers with opportunities to network and socialize with each other and with prominent women in politics and public service. The Women & Politics Institute is a non-profit organization and participation in the WeLEAD program is free of charge for accepted applicants. The program consists of seven Saturday training sessions that address campaigns and elections, communication and message development, fundraising, public policy and government relations, and professional development. In addition, the program includes a Congressional Dialogue, where participants discuss their ideas and career goals with female members of Congress. The program provides participants the opportunity to explore various careers in politics, develop strategies for advancing their political careers, and form relationships for mentoring and networking.
