Chamber launches Candidate Academy
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is looking for people who have always wanted to run for elected office to be a part of the inaugural class of the Candidate Academy, a new program that seeks to boost civic participation in the electoral process in San Diego's Coastal North County.
The academy will educate, inform and prepare potential candidates on the realities of running for and serving in public office. This nonpartisan seminar series will provide a wealth of training and resources and allow participants to interact with business and civic leaders.
The four-session academy will train participants on how to:
• Develop a platform
• Set up a campaign team
• Develop a message
• Secure endorsements
• Identify important regional issues
Featured speakers have been selected to bring perspectives from across the political spectrum to provide balanced and informative information, as well as real-life experience in campaigning. Other speakers are experts in their fields and will provide insight into the pressing issues that are facing the region and beyond.
Those who have confirmed their participation in the academy's programs include Encinitas Deputy Mayor Catherine Blakespear; San Diego County Democratic Party Chairwoman Francine Busby; Peter Callstrom, president and CEO of the San Diego Workforce Partnership; Gary Gallegos, the executive director of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG); Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall; Republican Party of San Diego Chairman Tony Kvaric; Encinitas Unified School District Board President Carol Skiljan; and San Diego Registrar of Voters Michael Vu.
Sessions will take place from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce 5934 Priestly Drive.
The topics will be:
Oct. 8: Developing the passion
Oct. 15: Nuts & Bolts
Oct. 22: Messaging, Marketing and the Media
Oct. 29 : Today's Challenges and Tomorrow's Opportunities – Issues you should know
The academy will allow participants to determine whether they understand the commitment it takes to run for elected office and outline tips on how to navigate the campaign trail from those who have had first-hand experience.
Enrollment in the academy will be limited. Applications materials can be obtained by e-mailing [email protected] or calling the Chamber at 760-931-8400.
The cost of participation will be $149 for all four sessions.
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is looking for people who have always wanted to run for elected office to be a part of the inaugural class of the Candidate Academy, a new program that seeks to boost civic participation in the electoral process in San Diego's Coastal North County.
The academy will educate, inform and prepare potential candidates on the realities of running for and serving in public office. This nonpartisan seminar series will provide a wealth of training and resources and allow participants to interact with business and civic leaders.
The four-session academy will train participants on how to:
• Develop a platform
• Set up a campaign team
• Develop a message
• Secure endorsements
• Identify important regional issues
Featured speakers have been selected to bring perspectives from across the political spectrum to provide balanced and informative information, as well as real-life experience in campaigning. Other speakers are experts in their fields and will provide insight into the pressing issues that are facing the region and beyond.
Those who have confirmed their participation in the academy's programs include Encinitas Deputy Mayor Catherine Blakespear; San Diego County Democratic Party Chairwoman Francine Busby; Peter Callstrom, president and CEO of the San Diego Workforce Partnership; Gary Gallegos, the executive director of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG); Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall; Republican Party of San Diego Chairman Tony Kvaric; Encinitas Unified School District Board President Carol Skiljan; and San Diego Registrar of Voters Michael Vu.
Sessions will take place from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce 5934 Priestly Drive.
The topics will be:
Oct. 8: Developing the passion
Oct. 15: Nuts & Bolts
Oct. 22: Messaging, Marketing and the Media
Oct. 29 : Today's Challenges and Tomorrow's Opportunities – Issues you should know
The academy will allow participants to determine whether they understand the commitment it takes to run for elected office and outline tips on how to navigate the campaign trail from those who have had first-hand experience.
Enrollment in the academy will be limited. Applications materials can be obtained by e-mailing [email protected] or calling the Chamber at 760-931-8400.
The cost of participation will be $149 for all four sessions.