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Big news! 📣 We're announcing a two week deadline extension for summer programs! Applications for the Appalachian STEM Academy and Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy are now due by March 18.
Apply now for these hands-on learning experiences for #Appalachian students hosted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Appalachian State University 👩🏽💻
ARC's INSPIRE Initiative addresses substance use disorder in #Appalachia by expanding recovery-to-work ecosystems 👩🏭 We're awarding at least $10M in 2022! To learn more about applying, check out SOAR's guide to the process.
Tomorrow, March 3, is the deadline to submit your Letter of Intent to apply!
Thanks to everyone who joined Stop #1 of the #Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow! 🎉 A lot was learned from ARC partners in Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania. Stay tuned as we share a full event recap, videos, and more in the coming days.
Please also save the date for Stop #2! On May 3, we're discussing culture & tourism in North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia 🚵🎻🎨
For more, check out
www.arc.gov/roadshow.
Today's panel is discussing challenges and opportunities facing #Appalachia's workers. We're thankful for their stories and look forward to working with them to strengthen the workforce 🤝
Frostburg State University
Community Kitchen Pittsburgh
Hagerstown Community College
Workforce Solutions for North Central PA
SUNY JCC
Join now: bit.ly/34C6XT8
Welcome to Appalachian Maryland 📍 Its three counties (located between West Virginia and Pennsylvania) and are packed with welcoming communities and multi-state partnerships, a makerspace, creative entrepreneurs, winter sports, an incredibly resilient workforce, and more.
Register for the Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow now to watch the full video featuring these organizations⬇️
https://bit.ly/34C6XT8
Allegany College of Maryland
Western Maryland Works
The Greater Cumberland Committee (TGCC)
City of Cumberland MD Fire Department
Lakeside Creamery
Deep Creek Donuts
Copper Kettle Popcorn
Cabin Lodge Grill
Thanks to Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland for providing stunning footage of their communities!
The Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow is officially underway! You can still register and join us here:
https://bit.ly/34C6XT8
Visit Cumberland Maryland Mayor Ray Morriss kicked things off by discussing Appalachia's resilience in the face of economic disruption, and the many opportunities ahead of Appalachian Maryland.
Now, ARC's Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and States' Co-Chair Governor Larry Hogan are in conversation about the power of partnerships in building a strong workforce.
Join now to hear this, followed by stories and development strategies from Appalachian community members:
https://bit.ly/34C6XT8
In just 30 minutes, we’re hitting the road for Stop #1 of the Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow! 🧭 Join us at 9:30 ET to hear community members and elected officials from Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania discuss workforce development strategies👩🏻🏭
There’s still time to register:
https://www.airmeet.com/e/579541b0-78a1-11ec-8337-4306c212f253
There's still time to register for the Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow! This five-part virtual series is bringing communities, elected officials, and experts from all 13 Appalachian states to you. Join us at 9:30 am tomorrow, March 1 for Stop #1 📍
Click below to register and catch a sneak peek of the discussion ⬇️
The Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow kicks off tomorrow at 9:30 am ET - and you're invited to hit the road with us! 🧭 Stop #1 of this five-part virtual series will feature community members, elected officials, and ARC partners sharing how they're building a strong workforce 👩🏻🏭
Register now to hear stories and success strategies from Appalachian Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania:
https://bit.ly/3M0U6Lb
ARC is hitting the road for virtual tour of investments and progress across Appalachia’s 13 states - and you’re invited! 🧭 On Tuesday, March 1, join us at Stop #1 of the Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow. Community members, elected officials, and ARC partners from Appalachian Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania will share their insights on building strong workforce ecosystems 👩🏻🏭
Register now to hit the road with us:
https://www.arc.gov/event/roadshow-stop-1-workforce-ecosystems/
Each year, ARC's #BlackHistoryMonth Committee develops programming that allows our team to celebrate - and engage in important conversations about - the contributions of Black leaders in Appalachia and beyond.
This year, we were thrilled to host Dr. William Turner, the ground-breaking historian, academic researcher, author, consultant, and coal miner's son from Harlan, KY. His latest work, The Harlan Renaissance, details the critical history and role of Black Appalachians in coal communities. Learn more on his website:
https://whturnerphd.com/book-sales
Please join us in thanking Dr. Turner for his insights, recommendations, and commitment to making this information available to us all 👏🏿
ARC's POWER Initiative has invested $294+ million in 369 projects across 354 coal-impacted Appalachian communities. Those projects have helped create or retain 35K+ jobs ,and helped prepare nearly 10K students and workers for opportunities in entrepreneurship, tourism, advanced manufacturing, and other emerging sectors. Can you help us keep this momentum going? We're awarding ~$25 million in 2022. Apply by April 29 to help strengthen and diversify your community's economy.
www.arc.gov/power