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4/19, 4/26, & 5/1 Recruitment Support: Using the recruitment materials at the bottom of this page (skip ahead with the submenu link), share information on the Commonwealth Seminar with ESH Survey Interviewers and ESH Survey Participants.

Sign up for an upcoming information session in June: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DZ8FMBH (Next ESH meeting dates: Week of June 12th)

Opportunities for Economic Security Hub (ESH) Phase 1 Interviewer

  1. ESH interviewers may participate in paid focus groups and in-depth interviews on the ESH phase 1 work with UMass Center for Research on Families (CRF).

ESH Phase 1 Interviewer Listening Sessions

For ESH phase 2, UMass CRF will be seeking to understand the research findings from phase 1 with more depth. They will seek to discuss the findings through focus groups and in-depth interviews with ESH interviewers. They want to know if the data they have analyzed accurately reflects the lived experiences in the community.

UMass CRF is preparing more details on listening sessions in April/May. More information soon.

ESH Phase 1 Interviewer Listening Sessions and In-Depth Interviews

UMass CRF is preparing more details on listening sessions and in-depth interviews in April/May. Check back for more information.

The Commonwealth Seminar Session (Spring) – Application Due Tuesday, May 2nd

  • Apply through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev26oymyeI9KqKusJHp-t9Rxxd6uheEYf0wlkULUq8eMDD-w/viewform
  • Applicants need to add that they are applying for a Women’s Fund Economic Security Hub seat on their application under “Affiliations“.
  • As noted in the subject of this email, you will also be paid for each session you participate in.
  • Class schedule (all classes begin at 5:45 pm): Wednesday (5/10), Wed (5/17), Wed (5/24), Wed (5/31), Wed (6/7), and Wed (6/14 – Graduation)

About The Commonwealth Seminar: The Commonwealth Seminar is a privately funded program 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 (91% of graduates are from BIPOC communities and 65% are women). Read more about the program here.

Opportunities for Economic Security Hub (ESH) Phase 1 Survey Participants

  1. Recruit survey participants for a paid 6-week seminar on how the legislative process really works.

The Commonwealth Seminar Session (Spring) – Application Due Tuesday, May 2nd

  • Apply through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev26oymyeI9KqKusJHp-t9Rxxd6uheEYf0wlkULUq8eMDD-w/viewform
  • Applicants need to add that they are applying for a Women’s Fund Economic Security Hub seat on their application under “Affiliations“.
  • As noted in the subject of this email, you will also be paid for each session you participate in.
  • Class schedule (all classes begin at 5:45 pm): Wednesday (5/10), Wed (5/17), Wed (5/24), Wed (5/31), Wed (6/7), and Wed (6/14 – Graduation)

About The Commonwealth Seminar: The Commonwealth Seminar is a privately funded program 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 (91% of graduates are from BIPOC communities and 65% are women). Read more about the program here.

Recruitment Materials

 Survey participant webpage link with opportunity information.

Email TEMPLATE — More available soon

  • Draft email to ESH Phase 1 survey participants for The Commonwealth Seminar Spring Session
    • Subject: Paid Opportunity under Economic Security Hub
    • Email body:
      Hello,
      I’m reaching out to share information about a paid opportunity provided by the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts through the Greater Springfield Women’s Economic Security Hub. If you are interested in learning about the legislative process and understanding how you can make change, apply to The Commonwealth Seminar Spring session. Applications are due Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023. Late applications will not be considered.TO APPLY:

      • Apply through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev26oymyeI9KqKusJHp-t9Rxxd6uheEYf0wlkULUq8eMDD-w/viewform
      • Applicants need to add that they are applying for a Women’s Fund Economic Security Hub seat on their application under “Affiliations“.
      • As noted in the subject in this email, you will also be paid for each session you participate in.
      • Class schedule (all classes begin at 5:45pm): Wednesday (5/10), Wed (5/17), Wed (5/24), Wed (5/31), Wed (6/7), and Wed (6/14 – Graduation)

      For more information about the seminar, applications, and other upcoming opportunities, visit this webpage.

      Best,
      YOUR NAME