THE RURBAN FRINGE

Farmers Become Ag Educators

In Ontario, a rural leadership and capacity-building project is offering communities, agencies and organizations the opportunity to identify and build the skills of local leaders through a series of relevant program and resource tools.
Part of this project asked rural communities to share what makes their communities great … with Harold and Shelley McPhail – the [...]

Innovative Internship Program Matches Students with Non-Profits

Post-secondary students graduate from their programs brimming with knowledge and eager to start out on their chosen career path.  However, with employers looking for a combination of education and work experience, getting their foot in the door for that first job can be a challenge … especially in smaller communities.
This is where the Government of [...]

Saving Rural Schools

Unlike rural school consolidation – a policy which has drawn much (and often negative) media attention – successful rural school stories are harder to come by.
Schools, particularly in rural areas, are focal points for communities, serving children, youth and families, providing public space, offering programs, hosting events, building social connections, and providing a hub for many facets [...]

It’s Not the Economy, Stupid

Even though James Carville’s well-known phrase states otherwise … economies are built on people. 
When people aren’t engaged, aren’t able to utilize their skill sets, aren’t even working in many instances these days, economic activities grind to a halt.  Time, energy, knowledge and experience can all be found at the core of any market activities … and [...]

Unique Learning Alert: Rural High School Meets BioTech in the Classroom

In Greenville, New York, small biotech company C2 Biotechnologies has established a research lab and office at the Greenville High School campus with the support of the Greene County Industrial Development Agency and Senator James Seward.
The pilot project – called the ’Greene Commercial Centre’ – creates a hybrid “innovation centre” by joining business, educational, and community organizations [...]

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