A Gathering for the Future of Rural Vermont: Building Stronger Communities Together

Join us for a gathering of Vermont educators, employers, and community leaders on October 25 at the Randolph campus of Vermont State University, focused on the future of rural Vermont. We are thrilled to have Kenneth Cadow (Vermont principal and author of Gather, to deliver the keynote address.

The event begins at 10:30 a.m. and finishes at 4:30 p.m., including a keynote address by Ken Cadow, followed by a panel discussion on Rural Development, Community Engagement, and Vermont State University. The afternoon will include 2 workshop sessions, each with a choice of an education or community-focused workshop. Each attendee will be welcome to morning refreshments, lunch, and a free copy of Gather. Faculty and staff at the Vermont State Colleges can pick up a free copy in advance at any of the Vermont State Colleges libraries ~ ask at the circulation desk (Locations and hours).

A Gathering for the Future of Rural Vermont is sponsored by Vermont State University and the federally funded Rural Opportunities and Development (ROAD) to Success project (a project from the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Program), PR Award #P116W230038.

The Rural Opportunity and Development (ROAD) to Success project at Vermont State University is an initiative that targets Vermont’s rural population, providing comprehensive support to rural Vermont high school graduates and transfer students from rural CCV campuses enrolled at or wishing to transfer to one of VTSUs rural campuses: Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, or Randolph. Services include flexible career pathways, success advising, 24/7 remote tutoring, experiential learning, and other support. The project goals include improved career options, higher retention and graduation rates for rural students, and a skilled workforce for high-demand occupations, benefiting the Vermont economy.