The program’s leaders and graduates share a sense of accountability to their rural communities, driven by the desire to build more resilient towns through a legion of changemakers. Neighborly accountability shapes the program’s impact and ensures its future success. Students enroll not just for a degree but to care for the communities they call home.
“Just imagine if this program was not in existence,” says Gair. “There would be approximately 100 fewer people in the workforce. It’s been a game changer for this region.”
The frameworks and skills they’ve gained from the program are crucial to creating the world they envision: one that is compassionate and just and helps those in need. Although 100 graduates might not seem like a lot to urbanites, the ripple effect is transforming Colorado’s mountain communities from the inside out.
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