Environmental Leadership Accelerator
Virtual Course
Accelerator Overview
The Environmental Leadership Accelerator is an invite-only opportunity for state legislators to learn from experts in the field and to collaborate with their peers.
The National Environmental Caucus is a pre-eminent educator and convener of state legislators, engaging over 1,400 state legislators a year in all 50 states through in-person and virtual in-state, regional, and national events.
Each course runs for weekly, hour-long sessions, immersing state legislators in a distinct policy area. Sessions are a mix of presentations, legislator engagement, and brainstorming with a maximum of 20 legislators from a variety of states, ensuring a personalized experience. Participants leave the course prepared to enter the legislative session armed with a robust understanding of their policy options and the support from the accelerator community.
What to Expect During the Accelerator
- Hour-long sessions with presentations from experts on cutting-edge topics in the field
- Opportunities for peer coaching and relationship-building with like-minded legislators in other states
What to Expect After the Accelerator
- LinkedIn Accreditation and Certification
- A cohort of legislators to support policy work on your topic through the legislative session
- Access to a community of experts to answer questions and provide feedback on policy ideas
- Connection to in-state partners on the topic
How are Participants Selected?
Participants of the Environmental Leadership Accelerator have been chosen for their experience on the given topic. The aim of the Accelerator is to connect policy leaders from a variety of political contexts to create a well-balanced, high-achieving, and ongoing cohort.
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