America’s land‑grant universities play a critical role in preparing the nation’s future workforce—starting years before college. As employer demand for skilled talent in agriculture, food, natural resources, and related fields continues to outpace supply, early exposure to careers and foundational workforce skills is more important than ever. Through Cooperative Extension, land‑grant institutions engage youth in hands‑on learning that helps them …
Celebrating the Power of Rural
Did you know that nearly 61 million Americans call rural communities home? Since 2011, National Rural Health Day has recognized the “Power of Rural,” highlighting the resilience of rural communities and the partners working to strengthen them. Among the most important of those partners are public and land-grant universities. Through community-based programs, these institutions play a critical role in improving …
Penn State Extension educator on the front lines in the battle versus avian influenza
There isn’t much Gregory Martin hasn’t seen or experienced while working with poultry producers in Pennsylvania. The Penn State Extension poultry educator is based in Lancaster County, which ranks among the top four counties nationally in sales of poultry and eggs. The county is the epicenter of the state’s $7.1 billion poultry industry, which encompasses large, vertically integrated companies and …
Student Features: Gayla V. Gould, Climate Researcher
The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) hosts the TCU Climate Resilience Student Research Program, a 12-week summer experiential learning opportunity through which undergraduate students participate in identifying and addressing climate change and energy issues in their respective American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The program is designed for TCU Indigenous students who are passionate about taking action to address …
Student Features: Ashley Gordon-White, Climate Researcher
The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) hosts the TCU Climate Resilience Student Research Program, a 12-week summer experiential learning opportunity through which undergraduate students participate in identifying and addressing climate change and energy issues in their respective American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The program is designed for TCU Indigenous students who are passionate about taking action to address …
Student Features: Charles Robert Wells, Climate Researcher
The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) hosts the TCU Climate Resilience Student Research Program, a 12-week summer experiential learning opportunity through which undergraduate students participate in identifying and addressing climate change and energy issues in their respective American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The program is designed for TCU Indigenous students who are passionate about taking action to address …
Developing a diverse and thriving workforce
Access to quality education and career opportunities are key components to success among underserved and at-risk communities. Land-grant universities are working to identify and address barriers to inclusion, benefitting individuals, communities and economies. Here are a few examples of that work: In Missouri, rural counties experience high rates of drug overdose, suicide and related diseases. The Rural Opioid Technical Assistance …
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