Boot Camp Training

In June 2021, Emerge ran a 30-hour boot camp program specifically for rural Democratic women and current candidates

Are you a woman in Colorado interested in running for office or building your political skills? Or a 2021/2022 candidate that needs support? Learn more about why our boot camp trainings are so impactful and pick an upcoming training that will work best for you!

Our Program

The Emerge Colorado Boot Camp training program is a unique opportunity for Democratic women who want to run for public office, learn to run campaigns, or are current 2022-2023 candidates for elected office. Our boot camp is a specially designed 30-hour training program that inspires candidates to run and gives them the tools to win. The curriculum is tried and true with amazing results. In Colorado, 88% of our alumnae candidates that run – win!

As a program member, you will be exposed to a variety of campaign and election experts and meet an array of dynamic women who hold elected and appointed office. Through Emerge, you are given specific opportunities to expand your political network. As an Emerge graduate, you become a part of a supportive network across Colorado and the country that’s over 5,000 women strong.

Emerge Colorado has trained over 450 women across the state since 2012. And of our alumnae, 45% are women of color, 30% are LGBTQ, and 30% are union members.

When and Where?

Our boot camps generally take place over a one-week period and will either be fully-remote or in-person depending on COVID safety precautions. Program hours will include two full weekends and two weeknights.

Our Curriculum

We provide top-notch expertly-developed curriculum on everything you need to know to run – and win! Our trainers include political experts from across the state, elected women, and some of the most successful campaign staff in the country. We will cover topics including:

Public Speaking and Communication
Fundraising
Media and Messaging
Networking
Campaign Strategy
Labor and Endorsements
Technology and New Media
Cultural Competency
Field Operations
Ethical Leadership

Who Should Apply?

  • Democratic women interested in developing their political leadership and community engagement
  • Applicants must be self-identified women or nonbinary, registered Democrats, and live in Colorado
  • Democratic women candidates running for election at any level (including nonpartisan races) in the future.
  • BIPOC, LGBTQI+ women are strongly encouraged to apply!

Interested in Applying?

Email Emma Piller at emma@emergeco.org with any questions about our upcoming trainings or application issues.