Our Programs

  • ↳ LIMITED TRAINING SERIES (08/18 & 08/26) | CYBER, PHYSICAL & EVENT SECURITY

    Hosted in partnership with Democracy Security Project, these trainings are both for Candidates and Campaign Staff - to build situational awareness for a wide range of risks that threaten candidates for public office. This session builds skills and shares resources needed to plan and respond to situations like harassment, disruptions, and threats at home, in your office, and while traveling.

  • ↳ Taking the Lead is our flagship program designed for those interested in becoming candidates for office.

    A comprehensive training program for those first-time candidates.


    Office-specific Trainings

  • ↳ Learn More

    Ongoing skills training provided as-needed. Requests for specific topics are taken at the end of attended trainings.

    Few of our Skills Development trainings are publicly announced, so sign up for our email list:

    • More To Learn: A series of FREE virtual campaign trainings (one-hour sessions) for current and prospective candidates, campaign staffers and volunteers - LEAD PA Alumni are STRONGLY URGED to attend

    • Issue Briefings: Virtual - introductory trainings facilitated by experts of varying fields to teach candidates and their staff how to speak competently on issues of public concern

    • Nuts & Bolts: Virtual - deep dive into the basic processes that are required for campaign compliance

  • ↳ Ready to Manage is our signature program designed for those interested in working as a staff member on an electoral campaign.

    Ready to Manage 101 is a comprehensive training program is open to anyone / any staff position.

    • Ready to Manage 201: An advanced training and mentorship program for experienced campaign managers and field directors (By Invitation Only)