2.1: Civic Entrepreneurship
Foster Civic Entrepreneurship Other Information:
Appalachia needs to develop strong leaders, organizations, and communities to promote the Region's competitiveness. Capacity-building
activities that strengthen collaborative relationships among communities, agencies, and individuals, that encourage innovative
and achievable first steps, and that provide an increase in awareness of, and dialogue on, strategic opportunities contribute
to improved community responsibility and use of resources. Selected Strategies: Establish and maintain collaborative relationships
between training institutions and businesses to improve workforce readiness. Strengthen school-based civic education through
service learning and youth community development efforts. Support greater involvement of young people in community activities
such as tutoring, peer mediation, and serving on advisory boards. Promote community-based dialogue and management of critical
local health issues.
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