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Monday, September 8, 2025
Your voice has power: Become an ambassador
The Office for Women (OFW) Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women and gender-diverse individuals who represent the diverse communities across Metro Louisville. Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women.
The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls and advancing gender equity.
- Applicants must be 18 or older.
- Applicants must live in one of the 26 Metro Council districts in Jefferson County.
- Applicants MUST COMMIT to attending all training sessions. The training dates for 2026 are: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 14 and June 18 and training will take place from 8:30-4:30 each day.
- Applicants who are not able to be seated in the OFW Ambassador 2026 cohort will be invited to join OFW Connection, a one day immersive training that is similar in kind on March 6, 2026.
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Apply today! You can use this link or scan the QR code above. Applications close on November 15, 2025.
YOU MUST COMMIT TO ATTEND ALL TRAINING DATES.
The training program is free, and food and transportation costs (bus tickets or parking) will be provided. Childcare will also be provided off site.
*The Office for Women is committed to engaging the entire community of Metro Louisville in our work to promote gender equity. All programs of the Office for Women are open to the public. While there are unique civic engagement offerings for men, women and gender diverse individuals, we invite all to engage in programs that best suit your needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Office for Women at ofw@louisvilleky.gov .
We want to hear from you
Have an upcoming event or initiative focused on women or gender equity or an issue that you would like the Office for Women to focus on? Submit your suggestion to https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/contact-gretchen-hunt.
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