๐ขJUST ANNOUNCED: @ARCgov has awarded $17.3M to 19 projects in #Pennsylvania's Appalachia region!
This record number of awards will help grow PA's economic sectors, increase entrepreneurial activity, and expand workforce opportunities. #PAProud
๐๐๐Congratulations to Brett Smith, Director @LehighSBDC ๐ recipient of the SBA #NSBW 2022 #Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center Excellence & Innovation Award. Nominated by @PASmallBusiness. ๐Read more at https://t.co/6B3bRHXaQt
@ARCgov is accepting applications for the 2022-23 Appalachian Leadership Institute! This leadership development program is for #Appalachians living in Pennsylvania's 52 ARC counties. You must be passionate about helping your community. Apply by 6/1 at https://t.co/YYfDRTc2fV
We are #PAProud to say #Pennsylvania has 6 of those 21 projects that will receive @ARCgov funding! ๐More than $4.1M will support projects that support customized #WorkforceInPA training, small business counseling, and more. Check out the projects funded: https://t.co/2TmXehp2ZH
ARC's POWER Initiative just awarded ~$21M to 21 projects serving 211 coal-impacted counties ๐ This brings POWER to a grand investment total of $316.6M & we're awarding another ~$25M this fall!
Congrats to today's awardees โฌ๏ธ Learn about their work at https://t.co/GJyxobVxph.
@ARCgov's 2022 POWER Initiative is awarding $25 million to coal-impacted communities! Apply by April 29 to empower entrepreneurs, build broadband, develop workforce ecosystems, and more to strengthen economies in Appalachia: https://t.co/EyK8d7qn4e
Calling all PA middle & high school students and high school teachers in #Appalachia! ๐ฃ Interested in learning about #STEM? ๐ฌ Apply for this FREE learning opportunity to work w/ award-winning scientists through @ORNL! Deadline is March 4 https://t.co/2gkWYtDOxT @ARCgov
Are you a high school student who thinks outside of the box? Apply for the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy at @appstate for free education, mentorship & more to cultivate your creativity. ๐ก Apply by March 4 at https://t.co/oWeeER9gRd @ARCgov#Summer2022#entrepreneurs
What connects students & teachers from 210 #Appalachian counties w/ award-winning scientists? The Appalachian STEM Academy! Now in its 33rd year, it's a key gateway to science ๐ฌ math & computer education in #Appalachia ๐จ๐ฝโ๐ป Apply by March 4 https://t.co/2gkWYtDOxT @ARCgov@ORNL
ARC's INSPIRE Initiative is seeking applicants for our third round of funding ๐ In 2022, we're investing up to $10M in projects that help Appalachians recover from substance use disorder, reenter the workforce, & rejoin communities ๐ท๐ปโโ๏ธ Apply by March 24! https://t.co/RatwWUHvXg.
Entrepreneurs are key to Appalachiaโs economy ๐ Thatโs why the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy is a FREE summer learning program to foster innovative thinking in high school students ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ป Apply by March 4 at https://t.co/oWeeER9gRd @ARCgov@appstate
Are you a Pennsylvania student or teacher in #Appalachia whoโs interested in science? ๐ฉโ๐ฌMad for math? ๐Crazy for computers? Then check out the Appalachian STEM Academy! Applications for this free learning opportunity are due March 4 https://t.co/2gkWYtDOxT
Our student delegation for this year's @ARCgov Appalachian Teaching Project will be giving their presentation, "Quintuple Mountain Recreational Trail Project: To Enhance Trail
Access and Amenities for the Community of Bradford, PA," this afternoon.
Check out more here โฌ๏ธ
Pennsylvania is proud to have Indiana University of Pennsylvania participating in @ARCgov's Appalachian Teaching Project. Students are presenting "COVID in Rural America: Community Vulnerability and Resiliency in Indiana County, PA" at the 21st annual #ARCATP Symposium!
@etsu#ARCATP is off to a great start! During Day 1, @appstate, @IUPedu, @virginia_tech & @UTKnoxville presentations focused on community needs & opportunities involving local food ๐, recovery from substance use disorder ๐จโโ๏ธ & electric vehicles ๐ Learn more at https://t.co/9j0NpXqLoq.
๐จ FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Is your business ready to start an #ApprenticeshipInPA to assist in the development of your #WorkforceInPA? If so, learn about our grant program that helps to cover expenses related to on-the-job training. Learn more โคต๏ธ. #NAW2021
#Pennsylvania is a state of small businesses. This holiday season #ShopSmall and #ChooseLocal to help support a dream. ๐๏ธ โค๏ธ
Our friends at @TU_SBDC have made your shopping list easy this year. Check out these 30 gift ideas by #PASmallBiz. โคต๏ธ https://t.co/X1MZxJDUmI