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NEW Leadership

College students from across Idaho spend a week in Boise learning about the important role that politics plays in their lives, studying leadership skills applicable in both public and private sector positions, addressing diversity matters and mingling with other students dedicated to making a difference in their communities.

About the Program

NEW LeadershipTM is an award-winning national bi-partisan program developed by the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) to address the under-representation of women in American politics. Participants represent a wide range of socioeconomic, ethnic, racial and educational backgrounds, and academic majors.