Rural Funders Peer Network: Workforce Development in Rural Communities

In rural communities, where populations are more dispersed and farther from major job centers, labor markets face different challenges than those in urban areas. Currently labor shortages in healthcare and education are particularly acute in rural areas. But investment in workforce development tailored to rural communities can significantly improve this situation. Join us for a conversation to learn about best practices in rural workforce development strategies and to hear from family funders who are supporting this work.

If you are unable to attend this event, but are interested in being a part of the Rural Funders Peer Network, sign up here. For this interactive meeting, we encourage attendees to join with webcams on. To help foster candid discussions, peer network events are not recorded.

Featured Speakers

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Erin Borla

Erin Borla has worked in non-profit organizations that support rural communities through the arts and creative…

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Wynn Rosser

Wynn Rosser

Wynn Rosser joined the Lufkin, Texas based T.L.L. Temple Foundation as President and CEO on September…

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Dr. Ben Stafford

Ben Stafford was born in Port Arthur Texas to Pat and Jack Stafford. As one of…

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Gretchen Schmidt, PhD

Gretchen Schmidt is a national leader in higher education transformation, focusing on issues of guided pathways…

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Katie Hughes

Katie Hughes is Executive Director of Girls Build and is passionate about girls exploring the world…

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