Addressing Declining Rural Communities through Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Population decline, outmigration of youths, and dwindling job prospects have challenged the vitality of rural economies in the United States for decades. Previous rural youth programs have been criticized for failing to address the social underpinnings of flight, attend to the unique features of rur...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2018-10, Vol.56 (6)
Main Authors: Kim, Surin, Taylor, Sarah, de Guzman, Maria Rosario T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Art Education
Entrepreneurship
Extension Agents
Extension Education
Innovation
Rural Areas
Rural Youth
STEM Education
Youth Programs
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Summary:Population decline, outmigration of youths, and dwindling job prospects have challenged the vitality of rural economies in the United States for decades. Previous rural youth programs have been criticized for failing to address the social underpinnings of flight, attend to the unique features of rural contexts, and encourage youths to develop a sense of connection to opportunities within their local communities. This article provides recommendations for Extension personnel on rural youth entrepreneurship education. Recommendations relate to gaps in entrepreneurship programs in rural communities, a focus on technology and innovation, and 4-H as an ideal setting for experiential entrepreneurship education.
ISSN:1077-5315
0022-0140
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.56.06.27