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Indicator 2. Enhancing Skills, Knowledge and Ability |
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| 2.A. Number of training programs available to community members. Provision of training programs measures an action intended to influence the skills, knowledge and ability in a community. The range of training opportunities available locally from vocational schools, community colleges, public service organizations, private businesses and local governments reflects community support for continuous learning. |
Universities, community colleges, churches, cooperative extension, businesses, local government | Contact source (phone, mail or in person) and review course offerings |
| 2.B. Number of people from diverse parts of the community trained (or being trained) in
leadership or community development. The number of people trained from different parts of the community-young, old, different ethnic groups, different parts of town and country, old-timers and newcomers-provides a strong basis for community action. Diverse and renewed leadership within a community results from training programs that succeed in enrolling a diverse group of participants. |
Universities, community colleges, churches, cooperative extension, businesses, local government, individuals | Contact sources (phone, mail or in person) and review enrollment records |
| 2.C. Number of citizens with access to a personal computer and modem. Citizens who can access information from the outside can greatly increase the store of knowledge available to individuals and to the community as a whole. Access can occur at home, at work, at school, or in the public library or community center. Access to and knowledge of on-line services indicate an ability to facilitate communication and gather and process information that may aid community development efforts. |
Households; local Internet providers; local computer sales/repair stores; public library; school computer access | Survey by phone or mail |
| 2.D. Number of community organizations and local government bodies that hold skills training
workshops for their members. When local organizations originate training, it is more likely to meet community needs. The priority that organizations give to increasing the skills of their members increases the likelihood that these skills will be incorporated into the daily operations of the organization. |
Community organizations and local government bodies | Review agendas or documents, survey by phone, mail or in person |
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