# Education and Training - Appalachian Regional Commission

- READY Local Governments Appalachia’s local governments are the backbone of economic and community development. With more federal funding available than ever, local governments need support to apply for these opportunities and leverage federal support to create lasting, positive change.&#160; READY Local Governments provides no-cost training to help local government officials better identify, secure, manage, and implement federally funded [&#8230;]The post READY Local Governments appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Shawnee State University: Building a Behavioral Health Workforce  With support from ARC’s INSPIRE initiative, many Appalachian communities are addressing substance use disorder (SUD) by bolstering recovery-to-work programs and related support services. Portsmouth, Ohio and the surrounding area – which includes both Southern Ohio and several counties in north central Appalachian Kentucky – is no exception, with a variety of community partners offering critical [&#8230;]The post Shawnee State University: Building a Behavioral Health Workforce  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Jefferson State Community College: Driving Student Success Located in and around the ‘Magic City’ of Birmingham, Alabama, Jefferson State Community College (JSCC) campuses serve more than 15,000 students each year – over half of whom are first-generation college students. JSCC provides more than 33 certificates and training programs in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, robotics, welding, and computer technology [&#8230;]The post Jefferson State Community College: Driving Student Success appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- WORC Round 5 Potential Applicant Webinar The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative enables impacted communities to propose projects that demonstrate the alignment of regionally driven, comprehensive approaches to addressing economic distress and the necessary workforce development activities to ensure a workforce capable of succeeding in current and future job opportunities. This webinar is designed to discuss the recently-released&#160;Funding Opportunity [&#8230;]The post WORC Round 5 Potential Applicant Webinar appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Dataseam: Growing the IT Workforce in Eastern Kentucky Like many coal-impacted areas in Appalachia, Eastern Kentucky is tackling economic transition head-on by diversifying its economic bases and creating new opportunities in communities. Emerging industries such as information technology (IT), computer science, and engineering have shown promise, but a shortage of IT talent was keeping the region from reaching its full potential.&#160; Dataseam – [&#8230;]The post Dataseam: Growing the IT Workforce in Eastern Kentucky appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Frostburg State University: Advancing Technology in Western Maryland  In September 2021, Frostburg State University received the state of Maryland’s first-ever ARC POWER implementation grant. The $1,480,979 award helped continue the development of the Advanced Technology Center at Frostburg’s Innovation Park, which works to strengthen Western Maryland’s economy by creating new job opportunities and supporting local industry growth.&#160; &#160;Students at the center explore fields [&#8230;]The post Frostburg State University: Advancing Technology in Western Maryland  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Wallace State Community College: POWERing Electric Vehicle Learning WSCC prepares students for the future automotive industry. The post Wallace State Community College: POWERing Electric Vehicle Learning appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- The EdVenture Group: Celebrating 20 Years of Service in West Virginia and Beyond EdVenture is driving educational change and empowering Appalachian students.The post The EdVenture Group: Celebrating 20 Years of Service in West Virginia and Beyond appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Trauma Support for Schools: 2021 Virtual Summit Join Regional Educational Laboratory Appalachia and the Cross-State Collaborative to Support Schools in the Opioid Crisis for a Summit event for researchers, practioners, and policymakers who support PreK-12 educators and students experiencing trauma. Participants will: Deepen their understanding of the impact of trauma on student learning and well-being; Share best practices, tools, and resources to [&#8230;]The post Trauma Support for Schools: 2021 Virtual Summit appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Helping Women Enter the Recovery-to-Work Ecosystem in Appalachian Tennessee Across Appalachia, developing a ready workforce must include helping workers re-enter and retain employment. Since 2017, the staff at the Helen Ross McNabb Center in Morristown, Tennessee, has been doing just that. The McNabb Center’s Jail to Work program gives women serving in county jails on drug offenses the opportunity to participate in substance abuse [&#8230;]The post Helping Women Enter the Recovery-to-Work Ecosystem in Appalachian Tennessee appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.