Education and Training
Program Overview
Ready to Run™ is a bi-partisan program for women who want to run for office, seek higher office, work on a campaign, get appointed to office, or learn more about the political system. Ready to Run™ is your one-stop training on running for office or getting involved in 
public life. You will learn from prominent elected and appointed leaders, campaign consultants, party officials, and policy experts.
- “How to” instructions on running for office
- Fundraising and media skills
- Real-world advice and best practices from experts
- Strategies for positioning yourself for public leadership
- Inspiration to launch a campaign
- A better understanding of party politics
Two Tracks to Meet Your Needs
Ready to Run™ features two tracks: Track 1: “I’m Ready to Run, Now What?” and Track 2: “I’m Not Ready to Run Yet, But…” Track 1 is for women immediately planning to run for office, and Track 2 is for those who are interested in getting more information abut the ways to get involved in politics.
Pre-conference Programs for Women of ColorReady to Run™ features three preconference programs aimed at increasing the political participation of women of color. More details on each program, can be found at:
Find out more about the annual Ready to Run™ New Jersey program here.