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The Katy Jewett Organizer Apprenticeship is a full-time, fully-paid career development program designed to train the next generation of organizers who will build power for working families in Texas. The program combines hands-on field experience, weekly classroom training, mentorship from experienced organizers, and job placement to provide apprentices with a clear path to launch careers in movement work.

Our next cohort is scheduled to start on September 1st, 2026.

In order to apply, you must attend one Organizer Launchpad Training.

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 3rd, 2026 at 11:59pm.

We prefer applicants submit audio or video responses to the questions below. If you are not able to upload them in the form, write “submitted via email” in the box, and email your responses to info@katyjewett.org

First Name

Last Name

Cell Phone

Street Address

ZIP Code

In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges we face, and how do we fix them? (200 words or 2 minutes)

Upload your response as a audio/video file here (preferred)

Tell us your story. Why are you interested in politics? How did you get involved? What experiences drive you? (400 words or 4 minutes)

Upload your story as a audio/video file here (preferred)

Is there anything else we should know about you or your interest in the organizer apprenticeship?

Applicants are required to attend an organizer launchpad training. Which date did you attend?

Please upload the most current version of your resume. No experience is required to apply. If you don't have any work experience, include a resume with relevant experience.

About Katy

Katy Elizabeth Jewett was a passionate organizer. She loved her country and dedicated her life to trying to make it better for everyone who lived in it. Katy died when she was 43, after living through cancer twice. Her friends and family established the Katy Jewett Organizer Apprenticeship in 2024 to honor her legacy by investing in the next generation of Texas changemakers and hellraisers.