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Empowering Youth in Rural Florida: Overcoming Challenges in Gulf and Franklin Counties

In the heart of the Outback, Gulf and Franklin counties face unique challenges in youth programs. With only one traffic signal and significant distances between locations, establishing effective services is tough. This article by Jennifer German, Deputy Director of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, explores strategies to navigate these obstacles. By tapping into targeted funding opportunities and fostering local partnerships, the community can enhance youth engagement and support. Discover how effective collaboration can make a real difference in these rural areas.

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Empowering Youth in Rural Florida: Overcoming Challenges in Gulf and Franklin Counties

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  1. Operating in the Outback Youth programs in a county with one traffic signal By: Jennifer German Deputy Director Gulf Coast Workforce Board Region 4

  2. Population of Gulf and Franklin Counties

  3. Poverty Rates Comparison

  4. Another Challenge of Serving in the Outback Distance from Bay County to Gulf County= 36 miles Travel time from Bay County to Gulf County= 2 hours Central Time Zone Eastern Time Zone 1 hour lost in travel, just to the next county

  5. Another Challenge of Serving in the Outback Central Time Zone Distance from Bay County to Franklin County= 72 miles Travel time from Bay County to Franklin County= 2.25 hours Eastern Time Zone

  6. What is working for us? Look for money that targets your group/community

  7. Gulf County Funding Opportunities • Jessie Ball duPont Capacity Building Fund • City of Port St. Joe • Food Stamp Employment Training • Welfare Transition • Workforce Investment Act In-Kind: Washington Improvement Group

  8. Franklin County Funding Opportunities • Department of Juvenile Justice • Franklin County Health Department • Welfare Transition • Workforce Investment Act

  9. Maybe…

  10. Native Opportunities

  11. Marine Science Day!

  12. Title This building in on the list of Florida African-American Heritage Cultural Sites

  13. Franklin County Water

  14. Estuary Fairy

  15. Art Tied to Marine Science Project

  16. Hire Local! ARRRR!

  17. Hire Local!

  18. Partnerships

  19. Partnerships

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