Step Up and Lead: Candidate Training

Name: Step Up and Lead: Candidate Training
Start: 2026-03-25T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-27T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Miller-Motte College of Augusta, 3128-A Deans Bridge Rd, Augusta, GA

Schedule

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Miller-Motte College of Augusta, 3128-A Deans Bridge Rd, Augusta, GA | Augusta, GA

A three-day immersive candidate training designed to inspire and inform individuals considering public service or elected office. Participants will gain practical insight into civic leadership, campaign fundamentals, messaging, data, and navigating today’s political climate—directly from experienced leaders, strategists, and industry professionals. Presented by the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce and the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Georgia Power.
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?
-Aspiring candidates exploring local or state office
-Community leaders interested in public service
-Professionals seeking nonpartisan civic education
-Individuals wanting practical guidance and mentorship
𝘕𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭:
$100 early bird through March 18
$150 after March 18
Fee will cover lunch for the first two days
𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭:
Day One: Foundations of Leadership & Candidacy
-Civic engagement & local leadership
-Election basics with Board of Elections
-Panel: Real stories from candidates balancing work, life & family
Day Two: Campaigning & Strategy
-Campaign fundamentals, fundraising & messaging
-Media, branding & voter outreach
-Breakout sessions by office type and interest
Day Three: Data, Industry & Today’s Climate
-Using data to inform campaign decisions
-Regional industry perspectives
-Encouragement & closing discussion