Applications are now open for the Aspen Policy Academy's Policy Impact for Emerging Climate Leaders bootcamp. This program offers professionals in the climate sector a unique opportunity to develop their skills in policy advocacy and impact. Through comprehensive training sessions, networking opportunities, and practical assignments, participants will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to influence U.S. climate policy effectively.
### Policy Impact for Emerging Climate Leaders 2025 by Aspen Policy Academy
Programme Overview
Aspen Policy Academy's Policy Impact for Emerging Climate Leaders bootcamp is a pioneering program designed to equip professionals working in the climate sector with essential skills in policy advocacy and impact. The program aims to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to influence U.S. policymaking effectively, fostering a new generation of climate leaders who can drive meaningful change.
Benefits
Comprehensive Training: Gain in-depth understanding of policy impact and advocacy.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and experts in the climate sector.
Practical Skills: Learn effective communication strategies tailored for policy advocacy.
Career Advancement: Enhance your professional portfolio and impact potential within the climate space.
Topics and Activities
Virtual Sessions: Engage in five daily 2-hour sessions that cover various aspects of policy impact and advocacy.
Assignments: Complete policy communications assignments to apply learned concepts in real-world scenarios.
Optional Recap Session: Participate in an additional recap session to reinforce learning and network with peers.
Topics Covered
Using the Aspen Policy Academy’s expertise in policy impact strategies, this course covers skills such as:
Defining policy problems;
Mapping policy stakeholders;
Outlining and deciding on effective policy solutions; and
Developing persuasive outputs to convince policy stakeholders.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Policy Impact for Emerging Climate Leaders 2025 program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Professional Experience: Some experience in the climate sector is required, though applicants should be new to policy impact and advocacy.
Age: between 21 and 30
Residency: Must either live in the United States or be able to work in the country.
Commitment: Ability to commit to five daily 2-hour virtual sessions and complete several policy communications assignments outside of class.
Participation Capacity: Applicants must be participating in their personal capacity.
Application Procedure
1. Application Submission:
Apply for the program by completing the online application form.
2. Notification:
Admitted applicants will be notified by mid-January 2025.
3. Course Dates:
The virtual course will be held from February 24–28, 2025, with daily sessions from 8:30 – 10:30am PT / 11:30am – 1:30pm ET. An optional recap session will be available on March 12, 2025.
🗓️ Application Deadline: December 15, 2024
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