Getting Ahead in Rural Jobs - Strategies for Employment and Economic Growth

Explore innovative strategies for rural employment and economic development in this 1-hour 37-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute. Examine the challenges facing rural economies, including unemployment, underemployment, and the working poor. Learn about initiatives to help rural residents earn credentials, access essential services, and stabilize their finances. Discover how rural-grown innovations are addressing skills gaps, childcare costs, and disconnected youth. Gain insights into community college programs, leadership training, and loan programs designed to boost rural employment. Understand the impact of these efforts on rural families, businesses, and the overall economy. Hear from experts discussing successful case studies, funding strategies, and advice for students entering the rural job market.

Introduction
Introductions
Disconnected Youth
Community Colleges
The TwoStep
Childcare Costs
Early Childhood System
State of the Working Poor
Making a Difference
Mason County Michigan
Funding
Net Navigation
Leadership Training
Loan Program
Return on Investment
Questions
Feedback
Skills Gap
Advice for Students