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Economic and workforce development data support to community partners in Vermont

The importance of research in addressing some of our most pressing social and environmental problems has never been greater - and funders are taking notice. Increasingly competitive funding programs are asking investigators to lay out a clear and compelling scope of work that includes broadening the impact of research activities and findings.

The Leahy Institute of Rural Partnerships, in conjunction with the Office of Engagement, offers consultations, training and assistance with proposal and program development. We also help connect ¶¶Òõ̽̽ researchers to partners and programs across the state. The goal of these broader impacts is to take the potential of newly uncovered advanced knowledge and use that knowledge to address societal problems.

Education, professional development and technical support to local governments in Vermont

How can our land-grant university provide resources to support local government in Vermont? ¶¶Òõ̽̽ will partner with municipal leaders in rural Vermont to support education and professional development opportunities, research, and technical assistance to ensure vibrant, thriving small towns.

Service-learning projects supporting flood recovery and resilience in Vermont

We coordinate efforts between community organizations and faculty looking to provide applied service learning opportunities at ¶¶Òõ̽̽ and other colleges and universities around Vermont. The vision of the Statewide Summer Internship Project is to build collaborations between ¶¶Òõ̽̽ and rural Vermont communities, support high quality internship opportunities for ¶¶Òõ̽̽ students in rural Vermont communities, and advance community resilience and Vermont’s economy.