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Develops a multi-state, multi-year training plan focusing on Community Development (CD) with specialized trainings. A CD certification program for Extension educators is also explored. A network and steering committee formed under national strategic directions for Community Development work. Committees from various program areas involved in planning and implementation.
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Southern Region CD Training Plan –“Community Development 101” Background – A multi-state, multi-year training plan is being developed. A first step is to launch an introductory training in CD; the second step is to offer specialized trainings. Committee(s) Involved – CRD and potentially all other program areas
Southern Region CD Training Plan -- Targeted Trainings Time Line – Fall 2007-Summer/Fall 2008 Year 1 and 2 Planned Trainings – Community Development 101(Spring 2008) Business Retention and Expansion Entrepreneurship Public Deliberation Health Institute
Southern Region CD Certification Plan Background – A CD certification program for Extension educators is being explored. Committee(s) Involved – CRD and other applicable program areas Time Line – Proposal to be submitted at 2008 PLN Meeting
National Strategic Directions for CRED Background – CRED program leaders formed a network and steering committee (national council) to give a voice and visibility to community development work. Group co-chaired by Gae Broadwater, Kentucky State University. Committee(s) Involved – CRD Time Line – Finalized by Dec 2007