The Commonwealth Seminar is a privately funded program in Massachusetts 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 and advocacy, working with the press/media, and thinking critically about policy issues.
By giving an insiders’ view of the process, their goal is to encourage diverse leaders to become effective advocates and to pursue careers in public service.