Is Appalachia’s Economic Progress Reaching Every County?
Regional progress can be real while remaining uneven. This brief examines what county-level indicators reveal—and what they cannot establish—about economic change across Appalachia.
If the Job Mix Is Changing, Which Skills Should Rural Communities Build First?
Workforce preparation is not only about learning a technology. This brief considers how adaptable, interpersonal, analytical and operational capabilities may help people and smaller employers respond to changing work.
Broadband Reached More Homes. What Turns Access Into Earning Capacity?
Connectivity can open a door without determining what happens next. This brief follows the conditions between infrastructure and productive use, from affordability and devices to skills, adoption and measurable outcomes.