Application Process for 2009-2010
The Emerge California application process for the 2009-2010 session is now open! The application for the Class of 2010 is due September 21, 2009. Please note that the application changes slightly each year. Information sessions will take place in August and are posted below. To download the 09-10 application in PDF, click here.*
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Selection Criteria
Emerge California seeks bright, self-motivated women who are committed to effective political leadership, are committed to run for elective office and who have:
evidence of political leadership experience or potential, and meaningful involvement in workplace or community
interest in running for political office
demonstrated ability to bring together disparate groups to achieve a goal
ability and desire to build effective networks
ability to articulate a personal political vision
demonstrated ability to inspire others
commitment to full participation and attendance requirements of the trainings
Applicants must be Democratic women, who reside in one of the following eleven Northern California counties: San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Napa, Sacramento and San Mateo.
Emerge California will select between 20 to 25 women from the Bay Area who meet the above criteria and who we believe have the potential to be political leaders.
Emerge California embraces diversity and encourages applications from all women regardless of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status, religious affiliation, sexual orientation or physical abilities.
2009 Information Sessions
Emerge California will hold eight-ten information sessions around the Bay Area in August, which are open to women who would like to learn more about the Emerge California 2010 program and the application process. For more information or to RSVP for any session, please call Gretchen Schoenstein at 415-874-7433 or email gretchen@emergeCA.org:
SONOMA County: Monday, August 17, 6:30-8:00pm, North Bay Labor Council, 2525 Cleveland Avenue Suite A, Santa Rosa
SANTA CLARA County: Tuesday, August 18, 6:30-8:00pm, 125 Fox Avenue, San Jose
SACRAMENTO County: Wednesday, August 19, 6:30-8:00pm, 1121 L Street, Suite 607, Sacramento
SOLANO County: Thursday, August 20, 6:30-8:00pm, 4254 Green Acres Court, Fairfield
MARIN County: Monday, August 24, 6:30-8:00pm, Kathleen Russell Consulting, 1346 Fourth Street, San Rafael
ALAMEDA County: Tuesday, August 25, 6:30-8:00pm, Center for Community Dispute Settlement (CCDS), 291 McLeod Street (at 3rd), Livermore
SAN MATEO County: Wednesday, August 26, 6:30-8:00pm, IBEW 617, 1701 Leslie Street, San Mateo
CONTRA COSTA County: Thursday, August 27, 6:30-8:00pm, 3731 St. Francis Drive, Lafayette
SAN FRANCISCO County: Monday, August 31, 6:30-8:00pm, 131 Steuart Street, Suite 300, San Francisco
Program Dates
The dates of the program for 2009-2010 program are:
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
December 4 and December 5, Friday night & Saturday, San Francisco
January 23, Saturday & Saturday night, Oakland
February 20-21, Saturday - Sunday, Marin
March 20, Saturday & Saturday night, San Jose
April 23-25, Friday - Sunday, Los Angeles
May 18, Tuesday, Sacramento
June 5, Saturday & Saturday night, San Francisco
Graduation, June 19, San Francisco
Tuition
Tuition for the Emerge California Program is $500. Tuition offsets the costs of Emerge California's out-of pocket costs for providing the weekend training sessions. Emerge California believes that individual financial circumstances should NOT be a barrier to participation in the Emerge Program. Partial and full financial aid may be awarded after admission to the Program.
Application Fee
A non refundable application fee of $35 is required and should be submitted along with a completed application. Checks should be made payable to Emerge California.
Time Commitment
The success of the Emerge California Program depends upon commitment to the Program's entire schedule by each participant. Over the seven-month period, approximately 70 Program hours are scheduled. Some time outside of regularly scheduled seminars will be necessary for seminar preparation. Emerge participants are also required to volunteer for a minimum of 10 hours during the seven-month Program on a political campaign of their choosing.
