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HOUSTON, TX: May 15-18, 2025 (4-day training)
LOS ANGELES, CA: September 4-7, 2025 (4-day training)
LOS ANGELES, CA: September 4-7, 2025 (4-day training) + A4TE Enhancement (additional fully covered 2 days on September 8 & 9)
WASHINGTON, DC: October 17-18, 2025 (2-day training)
Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) is partnering with LGBTQ+ Victory Institute to host an additional (FREE OF CHARGE) two days of training exclusively for trans and gender-expansive participants ONLY for our Los Angeles, CA Candidate Training. If you identify as trans or gender-expansive and are interested in joining us for an additional two days of trans-exclusive training to build on the content learned, please select the option with the A4TE add-on. The additional days of the hotel and meals will be fully covered by A4TE and included with your base registration fee. This is an important opportunity to elevate trans and gender-expansive candidates and campaign staff.
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If admitted to this program, I commit to attending every day of the program for its full duration, including evening group homework sessions, to the best of my ability. Please note that the 4-day bootcamp training programs generally begin at 5pm on Thursday and end at 12pm on Sunday of the dates listed. The 2-day academy programs begin at 10am and end around 5pm each day. I am committing to attend the program to which I am admitted as selected above.
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Professional Headshot
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Please provide a professional headshot. Must be high-resolution (not grainy) as this will be used along with your bio for all attendees to have. No selfies.
Professional Biography
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Please provide your professional biography in no more than 200 words. Your bio must be written in third person and it will be shared with fellow trainees, if selected.
Statement of Interest
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In 50 - 100 words, briefly explain why you are interested in the LGBTQ+ Candidate & Campaign Training and what you hope to learn from the training program.
Campaign Interest
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I am LGBTQ+ and currently running for office.
I am LGBTQ+ and I'm seriously considering a run for office.
I am currently a campaign manager, staff or volunteer for an LGBTQ+ candidate.
I am seriously considering become a campaign manager for an LGBTQ+ candidate.
I am not interested in running for office or serving as a campaign manager
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When do you plan on running?
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What is your biggest concern about running for office (or managing a campaign)?
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In 50 - 100 words, briefly share a concern you hold about running for office (or managing a campaign).
Please select the best response to the questions below:
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I am prepared to run for office.
I am excited to run for office.
I understand what being LGBTQ+ on the campaign trail is like.
I know where to find information and resources about running for office in general.
I know where to find information and resources about running for office specific to LGBTQ+ people.
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Optional: provide your social media handle for tagging in future posts by LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.
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Yes, I am fully vaccinated and my last shot was/will be completed at least two weeks before the beginning of the program.
No, I am not fully vaccinated and will not be completed at least two weeks before the start of the program.
All participants are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be asked to provide proof of vaccination.
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