The Commonwealth Seminar is a privately funded program with the mission of: "Opening the Doors of Government to Everyone". It is an intensive training program focused on teaching diverse leaders how the legislative process really works. Top legislators, legislative staff, media members, and policymakers introduce seminar participants to the legislative and budget processes, lobbying & advocacy, working with the press/media, and thinking critically about policy issues. By giving an insiders' view of the process, our goal is to encourage diverse leaders to become effective advocates and to pursue careers in public service. Three times a year, the Seminar hosts an intensive training program in & around the MA State House that invites community leaders to learn to navigate the legislative and state budget process. The training program lasts six weeks and participants spend one evening a week in interactive seminars with Administration officials, legislators, legislative aides, media personalities, and lobbyists. The program is intended for leaders from under-serviced communities, New Americans & immigrants, communities of color, and others who directly worth with those communities. On a regular basis, the Seminar invites members of its leadership network to events designed to let them meet and know key policymakers in Massachusetts. Past speakers include: Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins, Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu, State Representative Russell Holmes, State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, Former Director of Boston’s Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement Alejandra St. Guillen, Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards , Boston Globe Columnist Shirley Leung, Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George, and Former Governor Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick.
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I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Commonwealth Seminar Graduate from Commonwealth Seminar! I appreciate the Executive Director Leverett, the amazing speakers and my classmates! Thank you all for a wonderful and fulfilling experience??
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It’s been a busy fall! Grateful to have been able to complete the Commonwealth Seminar and attend the celebration with colleagues. Would highly recommend the training for anyone looking to learn more about how things are accomplished at the state level.
Last month MAPC was recognized as a "game-changing" organization by the?Commonwealth Seminar?at its "In The Room & At The Table" civic engagement celebration and expo. MAPC and several other organizations were honored for demonstrating exemplary commitment and creativity in addressing critical societal issues, empowering communities and driving positive change, and fostering a culture of inclusion and civic participation. ?? MAPC has had many staff members graduate ?? from the Seminar’s intensive training program on the legislative process, as well as share their expertise as guest speakers. Pictured, left to right: MAPC Senior Government Affairs Specialist Norman Abbott, MAPC Deputy Executive Director Lizzi Weyant, MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen, Commonwealth Seminar Executive Director Leverett Wing, and MAPC Senior Communications Specialist Timothy Viall during the celebration at the NonProfit Center in Boston.
Throwback to receiving my ‘Emerging Alumni Honoree’ Award from the Commonwealth Seminar last year. The Commonwealth Seminar was founded in 2003 by Joel Barrera and Former MA State Senator Jarrett Barrios as a way to invite diverse leaders into the State House to demystify the legislative process and encourage deeper, more sustained, advocacy on Beacon Hill. I felt incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to participate in the Seminar and learned so many important skills. The Seminar teaches essentials on the Legislative Process, the Budgetary Process, working with the Press/Media, and Lobbying & Advocacy. If anyone is interested in learning more about the Commonwealth Seminar just shoot me a message :)