APPFELLOWS REGIONAL GATHERING: AUGUST 16-17, 2017: SHARING OUR STORIES
The Highlander Center’s Appalachian Transition Fellowship program invites you to join the 2017 fellows, host communities, and folks from across Central Appalachia at this regional gathering on August 16-17, in Abingdon, VA at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center. The “Sharing Our Stories” regional gathering will be for folks in Appalachia to share and learn […]
Scaling Up: Connecting Local Economies and People Power to a Just Regional Transition-May 17-18, 2017
The Highlander Center’s Appalachian Transition Fellowship program invites you to join the 2017 fellows, host communities, and folks from across Central Appalachia at this regional gathering May 17-18, 2017, in Benham, KY to share ideas, build relationships, and strategize together to advance a just economic transition in our region. “Scaling Up: Connecting Local Economies […]
Inside Appalachia: Finding Love & Tolerance Instead of Racism & Homophobia
“Inside Appalachia” is a local show from West Virginia Public Broadcasting and it featured Highlander and the App Fellows Program. Check out the link below. http://wvpublic.org/post/inside-appalachia-finding-love-tolerance-instead-racism-homophobia
Inside Appalachia: Finding Love & Tolerance Instead of Racism & Homophobia
“Inside Appalachia” is a local show from West Virginia Public Broadcasting and it featured Highlander and the App Fellows Program. Check out the link below. http://wvpublic.org/post/inside-appalachia-finding-love-tolerance-instead-racism-homophobia
2015-16 App Fellow Host Community and Fellow Applications now are being accepted
2015-16 HOST COMMUNITY AND FELLOW APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED! For more information, go to app fellows.org Host Community Initial Application Deadline: February 15, 2015 Fellow Application Deadline: April 10, 2015 2015-16 Application Timeline December 15, 2014 : 2015-16 Host Community Initial Applications Open / 2015-16 Fellowship Applications Open January 22, 2015: Host Community Informational Webinar January 26, 2015: Philanthropy […]
Blog by App Fellow, Eric Dixson, on the need of Appalachian Transistion Work
You can find more blogs and info on App Fellows through AppFellows.org What are your plans after you graduate? I can’t tell you how many times this question was asked of me over the past twelve months. This time last year, I was toying with the idea of pursuing a master’s in economics […]
App Fellows Regional Gatherings Green Energy on December 4 and 5, and on Alternative Economies on March 5 and 6!
We’re getting excited for the first Appalachian Transition Fellowship Regional Gathering on Local Food next week! If you weren’t able to register for this one, mark your calendars now for the gathering on Green Energy on December 4 and 5, and on Alternative Economies on March 5 and 6! http://www.appfellows.org/regional-gatherings/
“Strengthening Local Food Systems in Appalachia” Regional Meeting: Oct. 29-30, 2014 Southwest VA 4-H Educational Center / Abingdon, VA
Registration Open for Regional Gathering to Strengthen Local Food Systems in Appalachia Appalachians working across sectors on local food systems in the region will convene Oct. 29-30, 2014, in Abingdon, Va., for “Strengthening Local Food Systems in Appalachia”. The gathering will provide a unique opportunity for people from sustainable farming, local food movements, and […]
Radio Interview on AppFellows
Mountain Talk host Mimi Pickering spoke with Education Team Kierra Sims with Fellows Joshua Outsey, Mae Humiston, and Eric Dixon. Listen and download from http://www.makingconnectionsnews.org/2014/08/appalachian-transition-fellows/ and to learn more about the AppFellows Program, go to www.appfellows.org
Appalachian Transition Fellowship Webinar Thursday, January 16 1-2 pm EST
Highlander Research and Education Center & Rural Support Partners are excited to launch the Appalachian Transition Fellowship Join our webinar on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 1 – 2 EST to learn how your organization can help to elevate emerging leaders, foster cross-sector partnerships, and accelerate the economic transition of Central Appalachia starting June, 2014! […]