Program Schedule
Orientation – September 7, 2017 (Thursday)
Leadership Retreat – September 16-17, 2017
Business Savvy – October 14, 2017
Organizing – November 11, 2017
Public Speaking – December 9, 2017
LGBTQ Diversity Retreat – January 6 - 7, 2018
Advocacy – February 9, 2018
Media – March 17, 2018
Finding Your Place – April 14, 2018
Sustainable Action – May 19, 2018
Graduation –June 7, 2018
*Note that while the DATES for this schedule are confirmed, the order in which classes are presented may change at Out In Front’s discretion.
**Please note that the Legislative Advocacy session is held in Olympia during the day on a FRIDAY to take advantage of the presence of legislators and other policy leaders at the Capitol Campus. Participants must arrange to be available in Olympia at the State Capitol campus from roughly 7:30AM to 4:30PM on this day.
***Transportation to meeting locations outside of Seattle (including both retreats, and Advocacy Day) is not provided by Out In Front. Out In Front will assist in coordinating carpool options, but participants are responsible for getting to and from each session. Overnight accommodations and meals for the two retreats are included as part of your Out In Front tuition.
Attendance Commitment
In order to get the most out of the program, participants are expected to make a commitment to each other to complete the entire program, including attending Orientation, Graduation and all sessions, as well as participating in project teams, readings, and preparation in between sessions.