Applications are now being accepted for the Appalachian Leadership Institute, which is a new leadership and economic development training opportunity for community leaders who currently live and/or work in Appalachia. This is an extensive nine-month program (October – July), and it includes skill-building seminars, best practice reviews, and field visits during six separate sessions across Appalachia to be followed by a capstone graduation event held in Washington, D.C.
As part of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, participating Fellows will learn how to:
- Design effective economic development project proposals;
- Integrate community assets into long-lasting economic development strategies;
- Identify resources available to spur economic development;
- Locate and access investment capital from a variety of public and private sources;
- Prepare competitive applications for public grant opportunities;
- Use expanded leadership skills to create strong coalitions; and much more!
Learn more HERE.