WHAT IT IS
Advocate Academy is a virtual, 10-week-long intensive course designed to empower youth within the political sphere. In classes of 15-20 students, youth will gain valuable information, hands-on experience at the local level, networking, and professional development opportunities. Students will also have the opportunity to work with Youth Will and put their knowledge into action.
WHEN
Weekly on Saturdays at 10am to 12pm from April 30th to July 2nd.​​
WHERE
Meetings will be held on Zoom and the link will be sent via email.
PRICING
We offer a two-week free trial and request a one-time $20 fee to continue the following weeks. For a fee waiver, please email advocate-academy@ottaunited.org.
SCHEDULE
Week 1 (4/30)
Training - Organizing and Political Research
Week 2 (5/7)
Training - Storytelling, Lobbying, and Guest Speaker
Week 3 (5/14)
Training - Public Comments, Letters, Emails, and Guest Speaker
Week 4 (5/21)
Training - Transformative Power
Week 5 (5/28)
Training - Campaigns
Week 6 (6/4)
Integration into Youth Will
Week 7 (6/11)
Youth Will Advocacy Work
Week 8 (6/18)
Integration into Youth Will
Week 9 (6/25)
Youth Will Advocacy Work
Week 10 (7/2)
Youth Will Advocacy Work
REGISTER
By completing this form, you are enrolling in the first cohort of the Advocate Academy starting April 30th, 2022.
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CONTACT
General email: advocate-academy@ottaunited.org
Andrew Park: andrew.park@ottaunited.org
Apurv Gupta: apurv.gupta@ottaunited.org