Youth are increasingly at a disadvantage in today’s labour market due to an increased emphasis on experience. In rural areas there can be even fewer opportunities for youth and those opportunities that are available can be undesirable (e.g., fewer opportunities, short term contracts, no benefits...Read more
The literature reviewed suggest a variety of approaches to youth retention. Overall, youth retention strategies often focus on education, training, career opportunities, as well as youth engagement demonstrating that retention is a combination of efforts. In order to successfully retain youth...Read more
“The importance of meaningful youth engagement cannot be overstated” 1. This quote best summarizes the literature related to youth engagement. The survival of rural regions depends on investing in innovative and inclusive ways of engaging people, particularly youth. Engagement is critical for...Read more
1 page document summarizing the RDI website's role as an online library for research and related analysis in the Columbia-Basin region.Read more
This annual report, as organized by our new strategic directions, demonstrates our achievements in 2013-14 and highlights where we are headed in the years to come. 2014-15 will mark the launch of the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute's first three-year strategic plan. We look forward...Read more
This annual report, as organized by our new strategic directions, demonstrates our achievements in 2013-14 and highlights where we are headed in the years to come. 2014-15 will mark the launch of the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute's first three-year strategic plan. We look forward...Read more
This inventory was produced as part of the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute’s Regional Food Systems project. The Columbia Basin-Boundary region benefits from a number of organizations that have done extensive work with the goal of improving the viability of our regional food system....Read more
This document provides RDI strategic priorities, community supports, and key contacts related to Supports for Communities project.Read more
The RDI has finalized the research agenda for 2014/15. Projects include: • Business Retention and Expansion in the Columbia Basin-Boundary Region: Exploring Business Needs and Opportunities and the Regions’ Ability to Respond • Columbia Basin-Boundary Food System: Identifying Opportunities to...Read more
Marketing rack card defines the Rural Development Institute (RDI) and brief summary of organizational purpose and directives.Read more
