This week with our NextGen Farming feature we learned how 4H has been a factor in preparing young farmers to take on future challenges.
In that spirit, The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce recruitment for the 2024 Rural Change Makers Program.
It’s an initiative undertaken with the involvement of a number of key regional partners including the Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation, Renfrew County Economic Development and Four County Labour Market Planning Board.
The Rural Change Maker Program (RCM) welcomes applications from engaged young leaders aged 18-35 in rural and Northern Ontario eager to become the next faces of change and mobilize action around issues important to their communities.
Applications for the 2024 RCM program opened May 1st, and close July 1st.
The selection process begins this August, when up to 36 motivated young adults will chosen.
These leaders will participate in a series of developmental training sessions, come together for experiential gatherings, do self-assessments, form planning committees for local activities, and lead community or entrepreneurial initiatives.
For more information on how to apply visit the link below.
https://www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/changemakers.
Support for the Rural Change Makers program comes from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ontario Mutual Insurance Association and RBC Future Launch.
By Rick Stow
