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Mississippi Third District Congressional Staffer Kyle Jordan Named Appalachian Institute Leadership Fellow
Starkville, MS – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has named Kyle Jordan, Deputy District Director for Congressman Michael Guest, as a 2020-2021 Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow.
As a Fellow, Kyle Jordan will participate in the Appalachian Leadership Institute, an extensive nine-month series of online skill-building seminars featuring regional experts, peer-to-peer learning, and case study analysis beginning in mid-October through July, 2021. Topics include:
- Designing effective economic development project proposals;
- Integrating community assets into long-lasting economic development strategies;
- Identifying resources available to spur economic development;
- Locating and accessing investment capital from a variety of public and private sources;
- Preparing competitive applications for public grant opportunities; and
- Using expanded leadership skills to create strong coalitions.
Upon completion of the program, Kyle Jordan will automatically become part of the Appalachian Leadership Institute Network, a peer-to-peer working group committed to Appalachia’s future.
“I’m honored to have been selected for this opportunity and plan to use the knowledge I gain in service to my community and state,” Kyle Jordan said.
“Kyle has been a key part in our service to the Third Congressional District, and I fully expect him to become even more valuable to our office, district, and state following his completion of this program,” Congressman Michael Guest said.
Kyle Jordan was selected via a competitive application process. ARC received over 100 applications for the 2020-2021 Appalachian Leadership Institute class and selected 40 applicants.
“Congratulations to the new class of Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows. The skills development and network-building opportunities offered by this program have proven to be valuable, and this past year has shown that effective local leadership is essential,” said ARC Federal Co-Chairman Tim Thomas. “This program has adjusted well to the present circumstance and offers a unique opportunity to learn first-hand from those who have provided leadership for their communities through difficult circumstances.
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