2: Competitive Capacity
Strengthen the capacity of the people of Appalachia to compete in the global economy. Other Information:
In order to compete in the twenty-first-century economy, the people of Appalachia must have the skills and knowledge required
to develop, staff, and manage globally competitive businesses. In addition, the Region's communities must provide adequate
health care in order to keep existing businesses and develop new ones.ARC will continue to support local efforts to make all
of the Region's citizens productive participants in the global economy. The Commission's focus will be to address a range
of educational issues, such as workforce skills, early childhood education, dropout prevention, and improved college attendance;
and health issues, such as the recruitment and retention of health-care professionals in areas with documented shortages and
the promotion of better health through wellness and preventive measures. In addition, ARC will develop partnerships with other
organizations to address the high incidence of life-threatening diseases in the Region.
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