Appalachians are leading the way to economic development in their communities!
We’re accepting applications now for our Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), which trains people who live or work in the region to:
🌳 Recognize and utilize unique assets in their communities
💡 Identify and implement strategies to improve infrastructure, workforce development, tourism and more
🤝 Collaborate with other leaders to plan for Appalachia’s growth
ALI — at no cost to participants — focuses on skill-building, mentoring and cooperation. Six multi-day seminars will take place across the region from October to June 2026.
Applications are open until June 15, 2025! Learn more and apply now.