Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
ADECA FIR
Who can apply
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is now accepting applications for the eighth class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), an eight-month leadership development training opportunity with a focus on economic development in Appalachia. Anyone living or working in Appalachia’s 423 counties is eligible to apply. The Appalachian Leadership Institute is limited to 40 fellows each year and includes participants from each of the 13 Appalachian states. Applicants may be from the public, private or non-profit sectors, and each class represents a wide network of experiences.
About this opportunity
The Appalachian Regional Commission was established by Congress in 1965 to promote growth and to improve the quality of life in the thirteen Appalachian States. Thirty-seven of Alabama’s counties are included in the ARC region, and the local participation is facilitated by eight local development districts. The development for the ARC program in Alabama functions within the Governor’s Office. Administration responsibilities for the development programs of the ARC are assigned by the Governor to the ADECA Director. As such, the Director serves as an Alternate State Member of the Commission. ARC invests in activities that address at least one of five goals: Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents Season:...