At New American Leaders we believe the immigrant experience is a valuable asset in civic leadership. Our Ready to Lead® curriculum, thoughtfully designed by New Americans, shows trainees how to message, fundraise, and embrace one's heritage to become a successful candidate.
At Ready to Lead®, you will:
Write a compelling stump speech rooted in values
Learn grassroots fundraising tactics from other elected officials
Practice messaging techniques and pivoting strategies
Engage with New American leaders from across the country
Our support to help people like you get elected and appointed does not end at Ready to Lead®. As a Ready to Lead® alum, you will have access to one-on-one coaching. Through individualized support, you will be prepared to declare your candidacy.
In order to start your application you must create an account with an email (USE YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL NOT YOUR WORK EMAIL). Then log into your email and verify your account. Please use an email that you check regularly, and DO NOT click "create login with Facebook, Instagram or Google".
Ready to Lead® 2024 Notice About Scholarships:
For *in person* trainings, there is a $150 registration fee if accepted. Your registration fee covers food and all program materials. Please complete the scholarship section of the application if you feel that would be a barrier to your participation.
For each training, NAL offers a limited number of scholarships for participants that feel travel and lodging costs may be a barrier to participation. NAL can help offset the cost associated with travel (flight or railroad) and hotel accommodations. Please complete the scholarship section of the application if you feel that would be a barrier to your participation.
If you’re accepted, we’ll let you know what level of scholarship we’re able to offer. If you have other questions as you consider your decision, just email programs@newamericanleaders.org.
Please understand that NAL does not have the means to help all participants with scholarships. If you have been accepted and your acceptance email does not mention that you received a travel, hotel, or registration scholarship, you are responsible for all costs.
Declared Candidates Disclaimer:
Declared candidates are permitted to apply, but must pay the market rate fee of $250. No scholarships of any kind will be available.
Ready to Lead® 2024 Training Dates and Deadlines:
Midwest Regional Training in Chicago, Illinois
Training Dates: January 26th-28th, 2024
Priority Application Deadline: November 6th, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET
Final Application Deadline: November 20th, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET
Info session will take place November 3rd at 6:00 PM EST/ 3:00 PST. RSVP here.
Northeast Regional Training in New York City, New York
Training Dates: February 23rd-25th, 2024
Priority Application Deadline: December 21st, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET
Final Application Deadline: January 8th, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET
Info session will take place December 11th at 6:00 PM EST/ 3:00 PM PST. RSVP here.
AAPI Women Ready to Lead in Las Vegas, Nevada
Training Dates: March 22nd-24th, 2024
Priority Application Deadline: January 16th at 11:59 PM ET
Final Application Deadline: January 29th at 11:59 PM ET
Info session will take place January 9th at 6:00 PM PST. RSVP here.
Southwest Ready to Lead in Aurora, Colorado
Training Dates: April 26th-28th, 2024
Priority Deadline: February 28th at 11:59 PM ET
Final Deadline: March 11th at 11:59 PM ET
Info session will take place February 20th at 7:00 PM MDT/ 6:00 PM PST. RSVP here.
AAPI Ready to Lead in Charlotte, North Carolina
Training Dates: August 16th-19th
Priority Deadline: June 17th at 11:59 PM ET
Final Deadline: July 1st at 11:59 PM ET
Info session will take place June 11th at 6:00 PM EST/ 3:00 PM PST. RSVP here.
You must indicate a top choice training to attend. We highly encourage you to apply to the training closest to you. We suggest you apply by the priority deadline for your top choice training.
If your top choice training is outside of your metro region, we ask that you apply by the priority deadline. The priority deadline helps give additional time to book travel and make arrangements to be away from home for the weekend.
Ready to Lead® 2024
At New American Leaders we believe the immigrant experience is a valuable asset in civic leadership. Our Ready to Lead® curriculum, thoughtfully designed by New Americans, shows trainees how to message, fundraise, and embrace one's heritage to become a successful candidate.
At Ready to Lead®, you will:
Write a compelling stump speech rooted in values
Learn grassroots fundraising tactics from other elected officials
Practice messaging techniques and pivoting strategies
Engage with New American leaders from across the country
Our support to help people like you get elected and appointed does not end at Ready to Lead®. As a Ready to Lead® alum, you will have access to one-on-one coaching. Through individualized support, you will be prepared to declare your candidacy.
In order to start your application you must create an account with an email (USE YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL NOT YOUR WORK EMAIL). Then log into your email and verify your account. Please use an email that you check regularly, and DO NOT click "create login with Facebook, Instagram or Google".
Ready to Lead® 2024 Notice About Scholarships:
For *in person* trainings, there is a $150 registration fee if accepted. Your registration fee covers food and all program materials. Please complete the scholarship section of the application if you feel that would be a barrier to your participation.
For each training, NAL offers a limited number of scholarships for participants that feel travel and lodging costs may be a barrier to participation. NAL can help offset the cost associated with travel (flight or railroad) and hotel accommodations. Please complete the scholarship section of the application if you feel that would be a barrier to your participation.
If you’re accepted, we’ll let you know what level of scholarship we’re able to offer. If you have other questions as you consider your decision, just email programs@newamericanleaders.org.
Please understand that NAL does not have the means to help all participants with scholarships. If you have been accepted and your acceptance email does not mention that you received a travel, hotel, or registration scholarship, you are responsible for all costs.
Declared Candidates Disclaimer:
Declared candidates are permitted to apply, but must pay the market rate fee of $250. No scholarships of any kind will be available.
Ready to Lead® 2024 Training Dates and Deadlines:
Midwest Regional Training in Chicago, Illinois
Training Dates: January 26th-28th, 2024
Priority Application Deadline: November 6th, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET
Final Application Deadline: November 20th, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET
Info session will take place November 3rd at 6:00 PM EST/ 3:00 PST. RSVP here.
Northeast Regional Training in New York City, New York
Training Dates: February 23rd-25th, 2024
Priority Application Deadline: December 21st, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET
Final Application Deadline: January 8th, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET
Info session will take place December 11th at 6:00 PM EST/ 3:00 PM PST. RSVP here.
AAPI Women Ready to Lead in Las Vegas, Nevada
Training Dates: March 22nd-24th, 2024
Priority Application Deadline: January 16th at 11:59 PM ET
Final Application Deadline: January 29th at 11:59 PM ET
Info session will take place January 9th at 6:00 PM PST. RSVP here.
Southwest Ready to Lead in Aurora, Colorado
Training Dates: April 26th-28th, 2024
Priority Deadline: February 28th at 11:59 PM ET
Final Deadline: March 11th at 11:59 PM ET
Info session will take place February 20th at 7:00 PM MDT/ 6:00 PM PST. RSVP here.
AAPI Ready to Lead in Charlotte, North Carolina
Training Dates: August 16th-19th
Priority Deadline: June 17th at 11:59 PM ET
Final Deadline: July 1st at 11:59 PM ET
Info session will take place June 11th at 6:00 PM EST/ 3:00 PM PST. RSVP here.
You must indicate a top choice training to attend. We highly encourage you to apply to the training closest to you. We suggest you apply by the priority deadline for your top choice training.
If your top choice training is outside of your metro region, we ask that you apply by the priority deadline. The priority deadline helps give additional time to book travel and make arrangements to be away from home for the weekend.