Enhancing Skills, Knowledge and Ability measure sources method 2.A. Number of training programs available to community members. Provision of training programs measures an action intended to influence the skills, knowledge and ability in a community. The range of training opportunities available locally from vocational schools, community colleges, public service organizations, private businesses and local governments reflects community support for continuous learning. Diverse and renewed leadership within a community results from training programs that succeed in enrolling a diverse group of participants. Citizens who can access information from the outside can greatly increase the store of knowledge available to individuals and to the community as a whole.
Access can occur at home, at work, at school, or in the public library or community center.
Access to and knowledge of on-line services indicate an ability to facilitate communication and gather and process information that may aid community development efforts. When local organizations originate training, it is more likely to meet community needs. The priority that organizations give to increasing the skills of their members increases the likelihood that these skills will be incorporated into the daily operations of the organization.