WILD Summer Institute
"Working Women Organizing for an Economy that WORKS"
The 24th annual WILD Summer Institute took place at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, June 18-20, 2010.
Leadership Workshops
Leadership A, for women new to leadership or to WILD, explored the definition of leadership and the barriers women face in becoming leaders. Each participant assessed her leadership skills, identified some personal leadership goals and learned tools to meet those goals.
In Leadership B, for those who have attended Leadership A or are more experienced leaders, each participant reflected on her own experiences as an activist and leader, applied lessons to develop leadership in others, and explored issues of accountability and power.
En espanol: Desarrollo de liderazgo
Em portugues: Desenvolvimento de liderancas
New this year! We're also offered Leadership B bilingually in Spanish and English.
Skills Workshops
Participants chose from the following participatory workshops:
- Building Coalitions to Create Green Jobs and Save our Environment
- Jobs and an Economy that Works for Working People
- Moving a Legislative Agenda (CORI Reform)
- Steward's Training: Steward as Organizer
- Collective Bargaining (Contract Negotiation)
- Entendiendo la crisis economica
- Como superar los obstaculos que nos enfrentan
- Poner fin al acoco sexual en el sitio de trabajo/Dando um basta ao assedio sexual no local de trabalho
Information & Costs
Tuition: $220 per person for a single room, meals and materials.
Childcare: On-site childcare is provided with prior registration, for a cost of $60 for the first child and $30 for each additional child.
Scholarships: Limited financial assistance is available on a sliding scale. Please apply in writing by downloading, printing and mailing this form.
Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible. Substitutions are encouraged! If you do not notify us at least one week before the Institute, you (or your union/organization) will be responsible for all costs.
Questions? Please contact Emily at 617-426-0520 or emily @ wildlabor .org