Community Development 101
An Introduction to Community and Economic Development

The Mel King Institute for Community Building is sponsoring a Full-Day Introduction to Community Development Course on December 4th.  This training course is intended to support new community development employees, interns, volunteers, and participants by providing a solid understanding of basic concepts and trends that have guided, and continue to guide, progression within the Community Development field.  The Training will be led by Southern New Hampshire Graduate professor Christina Clamp and will address several fundamental elements of community development including; the History and Growth of Community and Economic Development, the Role of Local Community Development Corporations, the Core Values of the Current State of Community Development, and a panel discussion of Community Development Careers in Action.

This is a full day training including lunch and refreshments.

December 4, 2009; 11:00am-5:00pm
95 Berkely Street, Boston, MA
Boston LISC Conference Room B
1st Floor

MACDC Member Registration

Non-Member Registration

Please contact Jay Rosa with any questions:
jayr@macdc.org
617-426-0303 ext. 33
Mel King Institute

Community Development 101 powerpoint (PDF)