Economic Development That Benefits Everyone – A Bridges out of Poverty Training


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CourseGraphic Economic Development That Benefits Everyone – A Bridges out of Poverty Training


This nationally recognized speaker is supported through an Appalachian Regional commission (ARC) Grant.  Eligible West Virginia employers may qualify to attend at no cost.
West Virginia Residents or Employees of West Virginia Companies can attend at No Cost. (ARC Grant Funded Program)
(All others - $149 per person – must call for permission to register)
 
What you will learn:
  • The community risk for under resourced communities
  • The role of Community & Economic Development in Poverty Reduction –
  • Understanding the Causes of Poverty
  • How does a Community Create Equity and Upward Mobility?

Who should attend: 
  • Employers both small and large that want to improve the quality of their workforce
  • Economic Development Agencies
  • Community Non-profits
  • Public Officials
  • Anyone that wants to understand the effects of poverty on community economic development
 To register at no cost:
call: 304-260-4380 ext. 2404 or 2404.
You can also email: askme@blueridgectc.edu

 
Presented by Mary Cacioppi author of the book Economic Development That Benefits Everyone: Poverty Reduction Is a Key Strategy. Mary is a certified Bridges out of Poverty instructor.
Mary Cacioppi has over 24 years of experience in community development, economic development, and poverty reduction, and she is the founder and CEO of Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois, a nonprofit consulting organization that helps communities, organizations, and local governments develop data-driven strategies to increase economic mobility and reduce poverty. She is also a national consultant working with communities across the nation on their poverty reduction and economic mobility goals.
At the national level, Mary serves on the board of Emerge Solutions, a national nonprofit membership organization and learning network focused on advancing economic mobility, reducing poverty, and closing the economic gap. She is also a member of the National League of Cities Economic Mobility Peer Network, where she collaborates with leaders from across the country on strategies to improve upward mobility and reduce economic disparity.

 
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Fri

Location
Main Campus

Instructor
Guest Instructor  

Tuition:  $0.00

Registration Closes On
Friday, April 9, 2027 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
4/9/2027 - 4/9/2027 Weekly - Fri 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Martinsburg, Main Campus   Map Guest Instructor  

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