Economic & Community Development
Clemson Extension agents with primary economic and community development responsibilities work closely with state extension specialists and researchers located on campus and at the various research and education centers located across the state. They provide expertise in topics ranging from leadership development, strategic planning, town charrettes and downtown redesign, entrepreneurial training and support, local economic development planning and support, local community development planning and support, industry cluster development, and economic impact analysis.
Local Agent
Alta Mae Davis, 843-549-2595, amarvin@clemson.edu
Events
- September 8-12: Orientation and training for Builders of Tomorrow AmeriCorps Program
- September 11: AmeriCorps Member induction Ceremony, 11:00 am, Walterboro City Hall
- September 9: Youth Leadership Colleton; Team Building
- September 15: AmeriCorps programs begin in schools in Colleton, Dorchester #4 and Hampton One middle schools.
- October 16: Youth Leadership Colleton; Judicial Day
- November 13: Youth Leadership Colleton; Health and Medical Day
- December 1: Youth Leadership Colleton; Cultural Day
Opportunities
We are looking for volunteers to mentor at risk middle school students; training provided.
Services
Builders of Tomorrow, Inspiring Leaders One Student at a Time, an AmeriCorps program, is focused on academic achievement, leadership and civic engagement for middle school students at risk of dropping out of school. The mission is to improve academic achievement and graduation rates among participating middle school students. Builders of Tomorrow provides tutoring services and youth leadership programs focused on developing life skills. The curriculum includes team building, leadership, communication, service learning and civic engagement. The curriculum was designed to engage students in their own education, helping them develop a frame of reference for education and helping each student understand the importance of their role in society and our developing future.
Youth Leadership Colleton 2008-2009 is a leadership program for selected 10th and 11th grade students who demonstrate leadership qualities in school. The program is modeled after the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Colleton Program. Youth Leadership Colleton offers monthly programs and training on team building and leadership skills. Each monthly session also includes a focus that involves local business, civic, and elected officials. The monthly programs include Judicial Day, Health and Medical Day, Cultural Day, Local Government Day, State Government Day which includes a trip to the State House in Columbia, Natural Resources Day, Education Day, Human Resources Day and Graduation. Participating students submit an application to their guidance office, the applications are reviewed and students selected by the Youth Leadership Advisory Panel, a committee of the Leadership Colleton Alumni Association. This year’s class includes students from Colleton County High School and Colleton Preparatory Academy. Lynette Fryer serves as the program coordinator and Bob Guinn, CD agent from Beaufort County partners with us on this youth leadership program.
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