Get organised! Get elected!
Be the change you want to see in the world. Enter Candidate School 2024.
We’re identifying leaders in our workplaces, and providing them with the training and resources they need to get elected;
• to government and corporate boards
• to local government
• and more
Click the Apply Now button at the buttom of this page to get started.
For further information contact the campaigns team at Trades Hall
Key dates
- Expression of interest - NOW!
- Application deadline – May 27
- Participants selected by June 14
Course schedule
|
Launch day |
Saturday July 13 | Full day at VTHC |
| Training day 2 | Saturday July 20 | Half-day online |
| Training day 3 | Saturday July 27 | Half-day online |
| Training day 4 | Saturday August 3 | Half-day online |
| Graduation day | Saturday August 10 | Full day at VTHC |
Course content
- The mechanics of government and political decision-making
- Council policy and impacts
- Messaging and framing
- Social media and fundraising
- Persuasive conversations
- Writing a candidate statement / speech
- Field campaign tactics, kitchen table conversations and barnstorms