Emerge California’s signature program is a 6-month, intensive training program for Democratic women who are planning to run for elected office. The training equips leaders with the resources, knowledge, connections and community of support necessary for a successful run as a candidate. Emerge California is intentional about recruiting Democratic women from groups that have been historically excluded from politics, including the New American Majority – Black, Brown and Indigenous women, women of color, LGBTQ+ women, and young and unmarried women.
We train approximately one weekend per month throughout the 6-month candidate training program. The Class of 2023 candidate training will include six training sessions, for a total of 12 training days. Most training sessions take place over a weekend, and program members typically meet both Saturday and Sunday from approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Attendance at all training sessions is required upon acceptance into the program — no exceptions.
Please note that the Class of 2023 will be held virtually.
Training sessions will be conducted via Zoom and require a relatively quiet space with internet and computer access, as we do require participation via video. If you have limited access to any of these items, we will work with you to help ensure you can successfully participate. All virtual training sessions include adequate breaks, and we are continuously learning and adopting best practices for virtual training to ensure each training session is effective and engaging.
CLASS OF 2023 TRAINING SCHEDULE
Welcome and Training Session 1
January 28-29
Training Session 2
February 25-26
Training Session 3
March 25-26
Training Session 4
April 29-30
Training Session 5
May 13
&
May 25*
*Note: This is a Thursday.
Training will be held from approximately 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Training Session 6 and Graduation
June 10-11
Additional Dates
Emerge California Class of 2023: Orientation
Virtual Meeting
January 24 and 26, 2022
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Orientation is mandatory for all
program members accepted into the
Class of 2023. The orientations will take place
virtually via Zoom. You only need to
attend one of the above dates.
Class of 2023
Welcome Reception
Virtual Event
February 9
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Attendance at the Welcome Reception
is not required — but is highly encouraged!