Preparing the next generation for public leadership
Based in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL) is a competitive leadership training and professional development program that prepares students from the state’s flagship, public university for public leadership. By introducing these students to current leaders and providing opportunities for them to see first-hand the benefits of public service, UWiL provides models and pathways into leadership – all while helping to address the gender gap in politics and creating a pipeline from public education into public service.
Designed to provide hands-on training and practical preparation for a career in politics, government and public leadership, UWiL is organized around four central components:
- Leadership training through workshops and professional development activities,
- Shared community through assigned mentors and networking opportunities,
- Academic instruction through a 1 credit spring semester Political Science course, and
- Applied experience through internships and job shadowing, including scholarship support for unpaid or low-paying positions.
UWiL fellowship applications are accepted yearly August 1 through October 15. Please contact us for more information!
