ERIC Number: EJ1194907
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Publication Date: 2018-Oct
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Addressing Declining Rural Communities through Youth Entrepreneurship Education
Kim, Surin; Taylor, Sarah; de Guzman, Maria Rosario T.
Journal of Extension, v56 n6 Article 6COM1 Oct 2018
Population decline, outmigration of youths, and dwindling job prospects have challenged the vitality of rural economies in the United States for decades. Previous rural youth programs have been criticized for failing to address the social underpinnings of flight, attend to the unique features of rural contexts, and encourage youths to develop a sense of connection to opportunities within their local communities. This article provides recommendations for Extension personnel on rural youth entrepreneurship education. Recommendations relate to gaps in entrepreneurship programs in rural communities, a focus on technology and innovation, and 4-H as an ideal setting for experiential entrepreneurship education.
Descriptors: Rural Youth, Youth Programs, Extension Education, Extension Agents, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Rural Areas, STEM Education, Art Education
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Language: English
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