Application Process

2012 Application Process

The Emerge Nevada application process for the 2012 class will open on September 1st, 2011 and the deadline to apply is October 15th, 2011.

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Selection Criteria

Emerge Nevada seeks bright, self-motivated women who are committed to effective political leadership and are committed to run for elective office and who have:

• evidence of political leadership experience or potential, and meaningful involvement in workplace or community
• interest in running for political office
• demonstrated ability to bring together disparate groups to achieve a goal
• ability and desire to build effective networks
• ability to articulate a personal political vision
• demonstrated ability to inspire others
• commitment to full participation and attendance requirements of the trainings

Applicants must be women who are registered Democrats and who reside in the state of Nevada.

Emerge Nevada will select between 20-25 women from across the state who meet the above criteria and who we believe have the potential to be political leaders.

Emerge embraces diversity and encourages applications from all women regardless of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status, religious affiliation, sexual orientation or physical abilities.

2012 Program Dates

January 7th & 8th
Session 1: Emerge Kickoff & Communications Training
Session 2: Campaign Nuts and Bolts

February 4th
Session 3: Fundraising

March 10th 
Session 4: NSDP

April 21st
Session 5: Running to Win

May 12th
Session 6: Media & Messaging 

June 2nd
Session 7: Debate Boot Camp and Graduation

Tuition

Tuition for the Emerge Nevada Program is $300. Tuition offsets the cost of Emerge Nevada's out-of pocket costs for providing the weekend training sessions.  Emerge Nevada believes that individual financial circumstances should NOT be a barrier to participation in the Program.  Partial financial aid may be awarded after admission to the Program.

Application Fee

A non refundable application fee of $45 is required and should be submitted along with a completed application.  Checks should be made payable to Emerge Nevada.

Time Commitment

The success of the Emerge Nevada Program depends upon commitment to the Program's entire schedule by each participant.  Over the seven-month period, approximately 70 Program hours are scheduled.  Some time outside of regularly scheduled seminars will be necessary for seminar preparation. 

During the course of the seven-month Program, Emerge Nevada participants are also required to volunteer for a minimum of 10 hours on a political campaign of their choosing.

Our program is Statewide. Some travel will be required.  If necessary a $125.00 stipend for travel will be provided.   

For more information email contact@emergenv.org.