Hoosier Women Forward
Hoosier Women Forward is a political and civic leadership training program designed to empower Democratic women to become more active participants in politics and leaders in their communities.
Applications Now Open!
Applications for our seventh class of leaders are now open. Visit the apply page to learn more and submit your application by June 18!
OUR PROGRAM
Each year a group of twenty outstanding Democratic women will be selected to participate in a nine-month leadership training program. Applications will be available in May and the program class will be announced in August.
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Do you know an exceptional Democratic woman who would be great for our program? We’d love to meet her. Contact us today. Help us spread the word in any way you can: social media, email, or in-person. We appreciate your support in helping us find our next class of Hoosier women!
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Hoosier Women Forward relies on the generosity of our supporters. To deliver the best program possible, we need your help. Please help us move Hoosier Women Forward by contributing today. Thanks for supporting the future of women in Indiana.
About HWF
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Hoosier Women Forward is a political and civic leadership training program designed to empower Democratic women to become more active participants in politics and leaders in their communities.
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Meet Our Alumnae
Each year, a group of outstanding Democratic women will be selected through a competitive application process to participate in a nine-month leadership training program. Applications go live each year in May and we accept no more than 24 women.
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Hoosier Women Forward News
Hoosier Women Forward: Unprecedented number of alumnae were on Tuesday’s ballot – and the majority of them won
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‘Hoosier Women Forward’ Announces Sixth Class of Leaders
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Statement from Hoosier Women Forward Board Chair Elise Shrock on State and Federal Court Decisions
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