Press Release: ARRC-led Rural Talent Lab Launches Inaugural Cohort

Together with Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges and SHEEO (State Higher Education Executive Officers Association), we're thrilled to announce the five states that will comprise the inaugural cohort of the Rural Talent and Development Attraction Lab (Rural Talent Lab)!

Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia will emerge as leaders in rural talent development and attraction, creating middle-skill credential pathways that leverage the new Workforce Pell Grant, ensure quality outcomes, and address non-academic concerns that can hinder postsecondary educational pursuits in rural communities. The Rural Talent Lab approach centers rural perspectives and engages directly with rural residents and community leaders in the development of these credential pathways to ensure that they are sustainable and respond to the needs of local learners and employers.

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