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Community Development

  • Jose Valtierra
  • November 20, 2023

The mission of Purdue Extension Community Development is to strengthen the capacity of local leaders, residents, businesses, and organizations to build resilient, inclusive and sustainable communities through research-based resources and processes.

Purdue Extension Community Development offers educational programming and conducts applied research in four thematic areas:

  • Community Economics & Workforce Development
  • Community Health
  • Community Planning
  • Leadership & Civic Engagement

For more information about Community Development in Lake County contact:

Jose Valtierra, Extension Educator - Community Development | jvaltier@purdue.edu

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