The public policy arena offers endless career opportunities, from government service to issue-based advocacy for nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
College women will explore how to influence the policy issues they are passionate about and learn the range of professional opportunities and skills required to be successful. Over the course of the seminar, students will network and learn from female leaders on Capitol Hill, the executive branch, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private corporations.
dates and deadlines
Seminar | Monday January 7 – Friday January 11, 2019
Scholarship Deadline | November 15, 2018
Registration Deadline | EXTENDED! December 13, 2018
SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS
Connect
Build your professional network by learning how to effectively maintain professional relationships while connecting with women leaders in Washington, DC and in your seminar cohort.
Lead
Learn directly from women leaders about their recipes for success and return to campus with a better knowledge of available career paths to empower other women on your campus.
Discover
Contextualize the knowledge you're gaining in the university classroom, and learn how you can use it in a wide variety of meaningful policy careers after you graduate.
Networking
Establish your professional network in DC by attending our interactive Networking 101 workshop and practicing your new skills with PLEN mentors at the seminar networking reception.
Salary Negotiation
Learn why it's imperative for you to negotiate your first (and every) salary, and receive tactical skills in order walking into a salary negotiation feeling prepared and empowered.
Resume Review
Work one-on-one with PLEN mentors to learn how to perfect your resume and make sure it always makes it to the top of the pile. You will also receive advice on creating an effective LinkedIn profile.
2018 Keynote Speaker
Capri Cafaro, Executive in Residence, American University; Former State Senator/Minority Leader, Ohio State Senate
Capitol Hill
Students spent a half day during the seminar visiting Capitol Hill and advocating for issues they care about.
Simulation
On the final day of the seminar, students learned how to run for office through workshops by Running Start and She Should Run.
SEMINAR FEES & Scholarships
| PLEN Member Institutions (Full) | PLEN Member Institutions (Associate) | Non-PLEN Member Institutions | |
| Seminar tuition | $425.00 | $575.00 | $725.00 |
| Seminar tuition + triple hotel room | $753.00 | $903.00 | $1,053.00 |
| Seminar tuition + double hotel room | $902.50 | $1,052.50 | $1,202.50 |
| Chaperone tuition | $50.00 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Chaperone tuition + single hotel room | $975.00 | $975.00 | $1,025.00 |
The seminar fee includes a $125.00 non-refundable registration fee, three meals, and networking reception fare. Students are expected to pay for all other additional costs associated with attending the seminar, including travel, housing, and meals outside of the ones indicated.
Hotel
PLEN has negotiated a discount rate with the Kimpton Carlyle Hotel in Washington, D.C. If you register with a seminar ticket that includes a hotel room, PLEN will make the reservation for you.
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Scholarships
PLEN offers competitive scholarships to cover all or partial seminar and housing fees.
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Budget
Find out more about the additional costs of staying in and travelling around Washington, DC.
Read MoreSEMINAR REGISTRATION
Ready to attend the seminar? Check out the student portal for important resources and necessary documents to fill out and submit before you arrive in D.C. If you attend a member institution, please contact your member representative for registration instructions and promotion codes.
SPONSOR
Thank you to our 2018 seminar sponsor!
