Advance Colorado provided me with some essential tools that helped focus my ideas and energy into a winning strategy.
Anthony Hartsook
The Advance Colorado Academy empowers leaders with the skills and knowledge to drive impactful conservative policy change and leadership in Colorado.
Creating conservative policy change in Colorado requires committed leaders who not only have the drive and energy to engage in the battle, but the practical skills to be highly effective in the public square. Whichever path Coloradans choose – running for office, becoming a CEO, serving on boards and commissions, starting a new business, or stepping out as a community leader – we believe that the best equipped will produce the boldest results.
The Advance Colorado Academy gives participants the unique opportunity to learn through a series of engaging videos and debrief sessions with fellow cohort members. The Academy offers four unique programs — New Leader, Ambassador, School Board “You Won! Now What?”, and Education Policy & Leadership — that are free for accepted applicants. Participants in our flagship program, the New Leader Program, will engage in a five-week program designed to motivate and sharpen the fundamental skills all leaders need to succeed. Participants will learn from a host of subject matter experts who can help promote leaders to the highest level of competence. At the conclusion of the program, New Leaders will be given access to a rich library of resources to continue their road to success and become part of a robust network that will encourage and support them throughout their leadership journey.
The Advance Colorado New Leader Program is the perfect opportunity for individuals seeking a leadership role at the local or state level, the boardroom, the classroom, or within their own neighborhood. New Leaders will take part in a five-week program designed to motivate and sharpen the fundamental skills all leaders need to succeed. Participants will learn from a host of subject matter experts who can help promote leaders to the highest level of competence. At the conclusion of the program, New Leaders will be given access to a rich library of resources to continue their road to success and become part of a robust network that will encourage and support them throughout their leadership journey.
The Advance Colorado School Board “You Won! Now What?” is a program specifically designed for newly elected school board members and for parents and citizens seeking to engage in education reform activities at the school board level. The topics covered in this program include board operations and decorum, negotiating master agreements, the budget and school finances, and more. Participants will learn from a host of education experts, seasoned school board members, and administrators who provide the tools you need to succeed on day one.
The Advance Colorado Ambassador Program is designed for individuals who want to become better advocates locally, state-wide, and nationally. The ambassador program serves as an opportunity for individuals to explore whether public office may be right for them or if their talents are best suited to be an advocate outside of an elected role. Experts in grassroots mobilization, communications, and more will share best practices and resources to grow and expand advocates’ effectiveness.
The Advance Colorado Education Policy & Leadership Program is designed for current and aspiring education leaders, energized parents, and community activists who want to better understand and shape education policy in Colorado. Participants will explore topics including education governance, school finance, curriculum reform, school choice, and effective advocacy at the local level. Through instruction from education policy experts, experienced elected officials, school leaders, and practitioners, participants will gain the knowledge, practical skills, and professional network needed to lead effectively and make a meaningful impact on the future of education in Colorado.
Academy participants will learn from leading, conservative consultants, field organizers, communications specialists, fundraisers, media specialists, and elected officials who have been successful in their pursuits. Our experts have won in the courtroom of public opinion, on initiatives ranging from taxes to healthcare to local land-use and more, and in leadership races from city council to the Governor’s Office, to Congress, and beyond.
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