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High School Program

Two women stand together smiling. The woman on the left, Congresswoman Judy Chu, is wearing a pink blazer and the woman on the right, Elaine, is wearing a gray shirt.

Spend the summer learning to run for office.

Do you want to change your community for the better?
Is it hard to find a group of friends who also care about politics?
Want to get politically involved, but don’t know where to start?

This program is for you!

You’ll develop leadership skills in a supportive, nonpartisan setting.
You'll learn from high-level political mentors and women in Congress.
You’ll also make lifelong friends in a campaign simulation.

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Rana Abdelhamid, a High School program alum, is wearing a blue shirt and a hijab with a decorative print. She is standing in front of a marble column.

The diverse community of politically ambitious women in the High School Program

helped me see myself as a candidate. 

It makes me optimistic about our country’s future.

Rana Abdelhamid, Alum
Former Candidate, NY's 12th Congressional District

100%

of participants are more interested in running for office because of the High School Program

Every interaction was met with overwhelming support.
It was these connections that made the High School Program
a once-in-a-lifetime experience and helped me
feel belonging among a group of amazing people.

Ellie Hodges, Alum

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