Course Details

Equity and inclusion make organizations, individuals, and communities stronger. Investing in People of Color, both in rural communities and within their rural community development organizations requires intentionality including an inclusion framework and an understanding of existing barriers. The dominant narratives about rural America frequently neglect the experiences of Leaders of Color. When rural housing and economic challenges are discussed, the communities and leaders portrayed tend to lack diversity. While rural America is proportionately less diverse than the country as a whole, these communities are still home to many people of color.

This course will examine best practices in building rural leaders of color in housing and community development spaces. We will explore current trends that make intentional investment in rural leaders of color critical. Given the continuing national conversation on structural racial inequity current trends and in rural community development, there’s an urgent need for clear advancement paths for leaders of color. Join us as we share in-real-life case studies, information and tools to ensure rural black, indigenous and people of color have leadership skills and opportunities to thrive in community development. This course provides 6 hours of continuing education.

Course Length: 1 Days

Tuition: $385.0

Course counts toward a professional certificate (PCP): No