Appalachian Leadership Institute: Class of 2021-2022
Ask #AppalachianLeaders: Live Q&A Session
Appalachian Leadership Institute - 2021
Appalachian Leadership Institute: Class of 2020 Graduation Speech
#AppalachianLeaders Welcome Class of 2020-2021
Congrats to the Appalachian Leadership Institute Class of 2020-2021 for completing orientation 🎉 One of the best parts of the week? This warm welcome from our inaugural #AppalachianLeaders, the Class of 2019-2020 💙 We're so excited to help this regional network of leaders grow each year. Learn more about the fellows at leadership.arc.gov/class.
New look. Same Commitment.
Hi there 👋 We’re excited to introduce you to our new look and website 🎉 💻 This project started before COVID-19 and we remained committed to its completion. Appalachia is going through a lot - economic transition, a substance abuse epidemic and a global pandemic. Offering easy-to-access resources, data and success stories is one way we’re trying to help the Region remain resilient 💙 Check it out at www.arc.gov.
Economic Innovation & Ingenuity During Covid Session 2
We're LIVE with RecoveryOhio discussing Appalachia's dual pandemics - substance abuse and COVID-19 💻 How are Appalachian communities safely continuing substance abuse services for long-term recovery to workforce re-entry? 👩🏭👨🏽💼 Hear from Pennsylvania Department of Health, Ross County Community Action(OFFICIAL) and Southern Tier 8 ⬇️ and register for our next sessions at arc.gov/summit.
Economic Innovation + Ingenuity During COVID - An Appalachian Perspective
Hi all - technical difficulties led to a late start, but we're now live 💻 What lessons have been learned while addressing COVID-19 in Appalachia? Watch as ARC Federal Co-Chairman Tim Thomas, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Coshocton Port Authority Executive Director Tiffany Swigert and Ohio Development Services Agency discuss how they developed, implemented, and adjusted response plans. Tune in now and register for next week's session at: arc.gov/summit
#AppalachianLeaders: Beau Harbin of New York
We're seeking a passionate, diverse group of Appalachian community members for the Appalachian Leadership Institute 🙋🏻♀️👨🏽🏭👩🏾🏫👨🏻💼 All you need to qualify is to live or work in Appalachia and a love for the region (like current fellow, Beau!) 💙 At no cost, #AppalachianLeaders will spend nine months connecting (even at a safe distance), developing skills, and brainstorming ideas to take home to their communities. Apply TODAY at arc.gov/leadership.
#AppalachianLeaders: Lisa Bright of Alabama
To transform Appalachian communities, #AppalachianLeaders must connect, share successes and tackle challenges together. Lisa Bright, founder and CEO of the Will Bright Foundation, is doing just that at the Appalachian Leadership Institute. There's still time to apply, but the deadline is ALMOST HERE 👩🏽💻 Apply by this Monday, June 1 at arc.gov/leadership.
#AppalachianLeaders: Elizabeth Wells of Georgia
#AppalachianLeaders see the great potential in small communities 💙🏘️ Elizabeth Wells, one of our current fellows from Georgia, is learning capacity building and more at the Appalachian Leadership Institute ⬇️ Interested in joining the class of 2020-2021? We're looking for passionate community members from all walks of life to apply by June 1: arc.gov/leadership
#AppalachianLeaders: Colby Kirk of Harlan County, KY
From networking, to field experiences and group work based on real challenges in Appalachia, our #AppalachianLeaders are learning a lot from each other (even now - virtually and from a safe distance!) 👩💻 Interested in joining the class of 2020-2021? Hear more from current fellow, ONE Harlan County Executive Director Colby Kirk, and then apply by June 1 ⬇️👍 arc.gov/leadership
Ask #AppalachianLeaders: Live Q&A Session
We went live with three of our current #AppalachianLeaders to answer your application questions about the Appalachian Leadership Institute 🎦 Curious about the sessions - especially during COVID-19? Wondering if you're eligible to apply (hint: anyone who lives OR works in Appalachia can apply! 😊💙)? Watch below, apply by June 1 and please help us spread the word about this free development program: arc.gov/leadership.
#AppalachianLeaders Answer
If you’re looking to grow your leadership skills, then look into our Appalachian Leadership Institute 🙋🏽 As communities face COVID-19, local leaders are more important than ever. This free program offers skill-building seminars, best practice reviews, field visits and more to 40 fellows living or working in #Appalachia. Apply by June 1 at leadership.arc.gov.
COVID-19 Response Across Appalachian Communities
How are Appalachian communities confronting #COVID19? Six of our Appalachian Leadership Institute fellows (who also happen to be local, elected officials!) wanted to go live, connect with folks across the region and share insights. This discussion is filled with ideas to help communities remain connected, engaged and uplifted (from a safe distance!) during this crisis 💙 Watch to hear more from a group we're so proud to call #AppalachianLeaders and apply for the class of 2020-2021 at arc.gov/leadership.
Appalachian Leadership Institute
The Appalachian Leadership Institute is now accepting applications for our 2020-2021 class of #AppalachianLeaders 🙋🏻♀️👨🏽🏭👩🏾🏫👨🏻💼
One of the many things #COVID19 has shown communities is the importance of all types of leaders, from all walks of life. The scenes from this video are pre-pandemic and sessions for our current class are now virtual 👩🏽💻 However, whether in person or from a safe distance, we want to continue this free development opportunity for folks who are ready to grow their skills, make new connections and step up for their communities - especially in tough times.
We're seeking 40 fellows who live or work in Appalachia, and are passionate about strengthening and serving the region. Please help us spread the word to anyone and everyone who's interested 📣 Applications are due June 1: leadership.arc.gov
Envision Appalachia: Community Conversations for ARC's Strategic Plan
Every five years, ARC works with our partners and Appalachian communities to determine how we invest in the region 📈🏘️ We're developing our 2021-2025 strategic plan and need everyone's help to #EnvisionAppalachia. Register for one of our community conversations, take our online survey and please help us get as many people as possible to participate! 👨🏽💻🙋🏻♀️👨🏽🏭👩🏾🏫👨🏻💼 www.arc.gov/strategicplan
Our POWER 2020 application is portal OPEN 🎉 We're also excited to offer our first-ever "Virtual Workshop." In this video series, ARC staff provide tips & tricks for strong applications 👩🏽🏫 Are you ready to strengthen & diversity coal communities? Head to arc.gov/POWER.
Appalachian Teaching Project - Community Health
Community health is key for Appalachia's workforce and economy 👩🏾🏭👷🏻📈 That's why Appalachian Teaching Project students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Virginia Tech conducted research to reduce workforce loss and remove recovery barriers related opioids 👏 Meanwhile, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford examined food insecurity among Appalachian college students 👩🏼🎓 Check out their work at arc.gov/ATP.
POWER 2020
The year is winding down, but we're gearing up for POWER 2020! 🎉 Have an idea that will help strengthen & diversify coal-impacted economies? Now's the time to start thinking about your POWER proposal 👩🏽💡 Read our Request for Proposals 📝 register for a free application workshop 👩💻 and watch for our application portal at arc.gov/POWER.
Appalachian Teaching Project
For 19 years, we've partnered with East Tennessee State University on the Appalachian Teaching Project 👩🏫 Through ATP, 2,350+ college students have earned course credit while generating solutions to issues across Appalachia 📚👨🏽💻 We're excited to spend this weekend with 150+ #ARCATP participants as they discuss ideas for community revitalization, substance abuse recovery & more 👏 https://bit.ly/2YpmpuE
ARC POWER Initiative 2019
Today, ARC's POWER Initiative has awarded $44.4 million to 54 projects in coal communities across Appalachia! 🎉 These investments will support broadband development 💻🌐 recovery programs 👷♀️👨🏽💼entrepreneurship💡 and more in 232 coal-impacted counties: https://bit.ly/35hEYnq
High Country Food Hub - Boone, NC
A few years ago, the farming community in Watauga County, NC was in desperate need of centralized freezer space. That's when Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture used ARC support to launch High Country Food Hub, a food market where local producers can store AND sell their goods 👩🌾 🍅Cool video by our partners at North Carolina Department of Commerce!
SOAR Summit 2019
Appalachians "have the resolve and grit to address the challenges that are before us." 👏 We couldn't agree more with our partners at SOAR! ARC support helped launch their efforts in 2013. This year, their summit brought 1,300+ people together to celebrate progress and discuss what's next for Appalachian Kentucky: https://bit.ly/32MH3Wi
#AppalachiaStrong: ARC's 2019 Annual Summit
500+ people joined ARC in Asheville last week for our annual summit. What makes #AppalachiaStrong? We asked some attendees and 💙 their answers. Watch and then tell us why YOU think Appalachia is strong 👍 https://bit.ly/2Q5q7sI
Avery County Broadband Expansion
In Appalachian communities, citizens and businesses alike struggle with a lack of wi-fi 💻📱 That's why Avery County used ARC support to form a broadband committee and expand access to underserved areas. Increased connection is now helping local biz like Linville Falls Winery thrive 👏 Cool video from our partners at North Carolina Department of Commerce!
ARC Substance Abuse Advisory Council Recommendations
The ARC Substance Abuse Advisory Council is a 24-member group representing every Appalachian state. Their goal? Use insight from Appalachian communities and their own expertise to provide a list of recommendations for establishing recovery ecosystems. Hear from the council and learn more about their report: https://bit.ly/2MR0Ekh
CentralApp
The digital economy is providing unique employment opportunities in Appalachia 💻 Our partner CentralApp is a great example! They're using ARC support to train workers in Salesforce - a skill needed for 3.3 million jobs in the next three years 📈👍 We love seeing Appalachian tech talent connect with companies across the country!
Registration is now OPEN for Appalachia Strong, ARC's 2019 Annual Summit! Hundreds will gather in Asheville, NC September 4-6 to discuss strategies that will fuel the region's prosperity, progress and growth. All that's missing is YOU! Register at www.arc.gov/summit.
ARC Chartbook
It’s here! The 9th annual ARC Chartbook, published in partnership with Population Reference Bureau, is packed with over 300,000 data points on Appalachia’s economy, income, employment, education and more. It’s the only report distilling data from U.S. Census population estimates and the American Community Survey into a resource specifically about the region: https://bit.ly/2WVmlkJ
