2012 Annual Intensive Political Training Program
"Boot Camp"
July 7, 2012 - July 15, 2012
The Political Training Program "Boot Camp" is an initiative of the CBC Institute designed to generate a pool of minority professionals who are well-qualified with regard to public and private sector policy issues and the conduct of political campaigns.
The nine-day, intensive training program is conducted each summer in the National Capital area. The program focus is on training participants in the expertise and techniques required to become tacticians and key staff who will conduct candidate and issue campaigns. Participants receive instruction based on a comprehensive curriculum from an outstanding faculty of academics, consultants, and other well-qualified trainers. Instruction also covers campaign ethics, research and polling, the legislative process, getting out the vote (GOTV), E-campaigning, E-fundraising and issue advocacy. Graduates move ahead with trained skills in leadership, political action, and civic participation. This program also focuses on training candidates for elective office in the art of conducting a successful campaign. The nine-day program includes a simulated campaign where participants assume specific campaign roles and manage a campaign from a candidate’s decision to run for office through the Election Day results.
All interested persons who are registered voters may apply to the Boot Camp. Participants are selected based solely on their demonstrated abilities and the quality of their application. Interested in Attending Boot Camp? Click on the "How To Apply " and submit your application today.