About Campaign Corps
About The Program
Campaign Corps, a project of EMILY’s List, is a national grassroots program dedicated to politically empowering young people. We train talented recent college graduates (both from undergraduate and graduate) and place them on targeted, progressive Democratic campaigns.
Formerly known as Participation 2000, Campaign Corps has been bringing young people into the political process since 1988. We’ve placed hundreds of staffers on some of the most important political campaigns in the country -- providing young people with the first step in a career dedicated to progressive politics.
Campaign Corps is a far-reaching opportunity for recent college graduates to take the first step into the world of politics. Under the guidance of EMILY’s List and the best political experts in the country, you will gain the tools necessary to embark on a successful political career, in any direction you wish to take.
Training Overview
Once selected, a diverse group of staffers will come to Washington for a week-long Campaign School, where they will learn the basics of political campaigning -- voter targeting, field organizing, fundraising, and press strategy -- from the country's leading Democratic operatives.
Staffers are paid to work side by side with candidates and other political professionals for the last three months of the campaign. After Election Day, Campaign Corps brings staffers back to DC for a post-election retreat and debriefing. Campaign Corps will help them launch their career in progressive politics!
After the Election
After Election Day, Campaign Corps helps to find participants another job, be it in progressive politics or elsewhere. Using a nationwide network of program alumni developed over the last 20 years, Campaign Corps helps participants develop a persuasive resume and find their next job, in progressive politics or elsewhere. Alumni have used their campaign experience to launch careers in politics, non-profits, business, and more.
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Testimonials
"Sometimes leaving the place or people you're familiar with is scary, but take a chance. I've never experienced anything that has changed my life or helped me grow more in 3 months."
Erin Vickers, Class of 2008
"I would recommend Campaign Corps to anyone who wants to make a difference. The knowledge and skills I gained helped me become finance director for one of the nation's top congressional campaigns in 2002. I can relate my opportunities in politics directly back to taking this first step!"
Timothea Proctor-Letson, Class of 2000
>> Watch video testimonials from the Campaign Corps class of 2008."I don't think I could have learned so much about the world, politics and myself at any other job. I feel more prepared now (after my campaign) than I did when I graduated college."
Anna Gonsorcik, Class of 2005