• The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership and economic development training opportunity for people who live and/or work in Appalachia and are passionate about helping their communities thrive.  
• The all-inclusive, nine-month program runs from October-July and includes skill-building seminars, best practice reviews, and site visits across the region. 
• The Appalachian Leadership Institute class of 2024-2025 is composed of 40 fellows, drawn from Appalachia’s public, private, and non-profit sectors.   
• Participation in this program empowers fellows to take action toward positively impacting the future of Appalachia with collaborative solutions to our region’s greatest challenges. Learn more about the the program. 

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Press Release

ARC’s press release will go live on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET. We have provided this embargoed press release copy for you to view here.

Please use and adapt this press release template to share the announcement of the 2024-2025 ALI Fellows.

Click here to view a list of the 2024-2025 Fellows by state.

Social Media Posts

Please customize the sample social media posts below to spread the word about the class of 2024-2025! In any social media posts about ALI, please remember to tag ARC so we can see your post and engage! Social media graphics can be found in the Brand Assets tab above.

Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram

The Appalachian Regional Commission has selected 40 fellows to participate in the Appalachian Leadership Institute, [NUMBER] of whom are from [STATE]! 🎉 During this free, nine-month training program, these #AppalachianLeaders will develop skills and exchange ideas to help their communities thrive. 

Twitter (X)

Congrats to the [NUMBER] [STATE] (ex; 2 Ohioans) selected for @ARCgov’s Appalachian Leadership Institute! 🎉 They’ll spend the next nine months developing the skills and ideas needed to move their communities and the Appalachian Region forward. 

Newsletter Blurb

Appalachian Regional Commission Announces Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows for 2024-2025 

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has announced the Fellows selected for the 2024-2025 Class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and economic development training opportunity. 

Over the next nine months, [XX] Fellows from [STATE], will participate in sessions focused on skill-building with regional experts, peer-to-peer learning, and case study analysis. 

[INSERT NAMES/HOMETOWNS OF FELLOWS FROM YOUR STATE]

Upon graduation they will then join a robust alumni network, allowing them to continue connecting with, and learning from, other leaders across Appalachia. 

Learn more about the program at https://www.arc.gov/academies-and-institutes/leadership/.

ALI Fellows by State

Press Release

ARC’s press release will go live on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET. We have provided this embargoed press release copy for you to view here.

Please use and adapt this press release template to share the news about the ALI class fellows announcement.

Social Media Posts

Please customize the sample social media posts below to spread the word about the class of 2024-2025! Social media graphics can be found in the Brand Assets tab above.

In any social media about ALI, please remember to tag ARC so we can see your post and engage! 

Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram

I’m proud to be one of 40 fellows selected for Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute! During this nine-month program, I’ll be working alongside other #AppalachianLeaders to exchange ideas, expand my leadership skills, and make connections to move [STATE / COMMUNITY] forward! 

Twitter (X)

I’m proud to be one of 40 fellows selected for @ARCgov’s Appalachian Leadership Institute! I’ll spend the next nine months working with other #AppalachianLeaders to exchange ideas & expand leadership skills to drive our #Appalachian communities forward! 

Newsletter Blurb

Appalachian Regional Commission Names [NAME] as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow 

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) named [NAME and TITLE] to participate in the 2024-2025 Class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and economic development training opportunity. 

Over the next nine months, [NAME] will participate in sessions focused on skill-building with regional experts, peer-to-peer learning, and case study analysis. 

Upon graduation they will then join a robust alumni network, allowing them to continue connecting with, and learning from, other leaders across Appalachia. 

[Quote by Fellow]

Learn more about the program at https://www.arc.gov/academies-and-institutes/leadership/.

ALI Fellows by State