It's never too early to become a political leader!
IGNITE's high school programs are designed to empower young women by providing them with the tools and knowledge to become politically aware, civically engaged and define their call to action. Our high school program includes high school chapters as well as a women in student government series.
IGNITE High School CHAPTERS
IGNITE high school chapters are student-led programs. These chapters aim to empower young women who are passionate about enhancing their leadership, activism, and public service skills. High school chapters have access to the IGNITE Chapter Handbook, a comprehensive guide designed to assist in establishing an IGNITE high school club for students in grades 9 to 12.
Our high school programming is designed to:
- Increase young women's political and civic engagement and leadership on high school campuses nationwide.
- Provide high school students with a network of like-minded, ambitious women leaders.
- Help young women position themselves for actual bids for candidacy.
- Build the next generation of women political leaders.
Bring Ignite to your campus
The IGNITE Chapter Handbook offers a step-by-step process that schools and community-based organizations can follow to create their own IGNITE chapter, complete with guidance for member recruitment, defining chapter roles, and launching the first project or activity. The handbook also helps chapter members develop various skillsets that they can use in future roles related to civic and political leadership at the local, state, and national levels.
All high school chapters are required to enroll their chapter every year with IGNITE to stay in good standing.