The Campaign Apprenticeship

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It's Time for Kentucky Working Families to have A Seat At The Table in the Halls of Power.

For too long, the decisions that impact our jobs, our families, and our communities have been made by people who don't understand our lives. It's time for a change. It's time for leaders who know what it's like to work for a living, who have fought for fairness on the shop floor, and who are ready to champion the rights of working people in government.

That's why we created The Campaign Apprenticeship.

This is more than just a training program; it's a launchpad for the next generation of labor leaders in public office. We believe that the best advocates for working families are working people themselves. The Campaign Apprenticeship is designed specifically for union members like you who are ready to step up and run for office—whether it's for the local school board, the state legislature, or even Congress.

In our comprehensive courses, you will learn the essential skills to build a winning campaign from the ground up:

  • How to file for office and setup your campaign.
  • Crafting a message that resonates with voters.
  • Mastering fundraising and field organizing.
  • Navigating the political landscape with union values as your guide.
  • Building a broad coalition of community support.

You have the passion. You have the experience. We'll provide the strategy. Stand with your brothers and sisters and take the next step in your leadership journey. It's our time to lead.

2025 Training Schedule

All trainings begin at 6:30 PM EST unless otherwise noted.

The Campaign Apprenticeship

  • October 7 — Zoom — Campaign Field Organizing 201
  • October 16 — Zoom — Campaign Finance 201
  • October 30 — Zoom — Campaign Messaging 201
  • November 13 — Zoom — Campaigns 101

Ready to fight for A Seat At The Table? Register for The Campaign Apprenticeship today by filling out our webform and exploring the upcoming courses.

Interested Office
You don't have to know what office you're interested in running for, but we'd love to know if you do.
Courses
October 7 - From phonebanking to canvassing, learn about how to directly reach voters.
October 16 - Learn about what it takes to raise the money necessary to run your campaign.
October 30 - Learn to craft your campaign's message and how to ensure it reaches your voters.
November 13 - So you want to run for office? We'll help you identify which race might be best for you and the basics of getting your campaign off the ground.