“For five days with PLEN, I got to really experience and learn what life and careers in Washington, D.C. are at their best and at their worst. Each panel I attended was interesting, eye opening, and life changing.” -Sivan Nizan, PLEN Alumna
For almost 40 years, the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) has brought thousands of women from across the country to Washington, D.C. to explore careers in policy and connect with women leaders. PLEN seminars enhance class work and curriculum by giving students valuable access to women leaders in Washington, D.C. from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; agencies; nonprofit organizations; and the private sector. Our programs give students the chance to discuss current policy issues in law, business, nonprofits, STEM, Congress, and the international field; visit institutions and organizations in D.C.; and launch their careers through intimate coaching sessions on networking, resume writing, and salary negotiation. During all seminars, students network with distinguished women at the top of their fields while building connections with their peers from across the country.
Join PLEN in Washington D.C. for our six annual seminars:
- Women, Law and Legal Advocacy, October 19-21, 2017
- Women in Corporate and Nonprofit Leadership, November 2-4, 2017
- Women in STEM Policy, January 2-9, 2018
- Women in Public Policy, January 9-13, 2018
- Women and Congress, March 12-16, 2018
- Women in Global Policy, May 14-18, 2018
Scholarships for PLEN seminars are available and accepted on a rolling basis. To learn more, go to http://plen.org/scholarships. For more information on PLEN seminars, visit http://plen.org/seminars.