Our young people are moving away

Each year, another class of seniors graduates high school and most of them move away. Young families move into town, but they’re busy and don’t seem to get involved. How can small towns attract and retain young people? These videos share practical ideas you can put into action right away.

Retain young people

  • $9

Idea Friendly for young people: Picture your town, only better -- video and audio

  • Course
  • 1 Lesson

Young people like you CAN make a difference. It starts with seeing the change you want to create, then using the Idea Friendly Method to Gather Your Crowd, Build Connections and Take Small Steps. We show you examples of photos from other towns, talk about ideas kids like you came up with, and then we’ll share ways to make those ideas happen. Perfect for kids from middle school to college and anyone who helps them.

  • Free

Rural People and Place webinar

  • Webinar
  • Jun 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM CDT

Keeping and Attracting Talented People in Rural Places Melody Warnick, Becky McCray and Deb Brown Talent attraction, rural workforce development, place attachment

  • $9

Video Build Youth Entrepreneurship

  • Course
  • 1 Lesson

Real kids, real businesses, real rural - Build a culture of entrepreneurship in your community by helping kids start real businesses today.