Wanted - More Women Candidates
Saturday, 19 March, 2016
This event, one part of the University of Scranton's Ready to Run Northeast Pennsylvania Program, is a non-partisan, program targeting women in northeast Pennsylvania interested in becoming more politically engaged and possibly running for public office.
Program participants will walk away with:
- an understanding of what the underrepresentation of women in Pennsylvania state and local governments means for women, their families and communities
- insight into the different perceptions voters have of the credibility of women and men candidates
- real-world advice for establishing yourself as a credible and viable candidate
- fundraising and media skills
- inspiration to launch a campaign