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 The Commonwealth Seminar is accepting applications for
the Fall 2012 Seminar. There are THREE SLOTS LEFT, and we are accepting a
2nd round of applications through this Friday, October 5, at 5 p.m.
The Fall Seminar will take place over
six consecutive weeks beginning Wednesday, October 10th. There may be an
optional reception designed to let people informally meet their
colleagues in the class.
The seminar will be held on the
following dates and times:
Wednesday, Oct 10 - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., MAPC
Wednesday, Oct 17 - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00
p.m.. MAPC
Wednesday, October 24 - 5:30 p.m. to
8:00 p.m., MAPC
Thursday, November 1st - 5:30 p.m. to
8:00 p.m., MAPC
Friday, November 9th - 9:30 a.m. to
12:00 p.m., State House
Wednesday, November 14th - 5:30 p.m. to
8:00 p.m., MAPC, Reception afterward in downtown Boston
You should be able to participate in at
least 5 sessions to make it worthwhile to apply.
The Commonwealth Seminar is an
intensive training program focused on teaching diverse leaders how the
Massachusetts Legislature really works.
Top state legislators, legislative
staff, media members, and administration policymakers will introduce
student leaders to the Legislature and state government generally. By
giving an insiders' view of the process, our goal is to encourage diverse
leaders to become effective advocates and to pursue careers in public
service.
Who Should Apply?
The Commonwealth
Seminar is a privately funded program with a mission of opening the doors
of the State House. Our target audience is leaders from communities of
color, immigrant communities, and others working to directly benefit
those communities. You should be prepared to make a compelling argument
in the application about how you fit into the target audience.
We are looking for leaders who meet those
criteria and who have a proven track record of leadership in their
communities. We place a high value on creating a seminar class that is
diverse racially, ethnically, and geographically. Successful candidates
for the Commonwealth Seminar will have a basic understanding of state
government and a clear desire to use the skills learned through the
seminar to make positive change.
Acceptance to the seminar is on a
competitive basis, and Commonwealth Seminar staff and advisers will make
all final decisions about the makeup of the seminar.
Logistical Details
Unfortunately, the Commonwealth Seminar
does not provide parking. However, there are commercial lots near the
State House and Third Sector New England, and both locations are easily
accessible through public transportation.
If you have special needs, either
because you need language translation to participate or due to a
disability, please let Commonwealth Seminar staff as soon as possible. We
will do everything possible to accommodate special needs.
Apply Now
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