The purpose of Economic Engagement within the Economic Development Collaborative is to assist in breaking down barriers and expanding business and career opportunities for all people within the Commonwealth. Economic engagement unlocks the full potential of local economies. It increases entrepreneurship, ownership, and wealth by investing and taking action in an accountable manner. For a city or state to become competitive, it must also take action.
Economic Engagement Subcommittee Objectives
- Growing our own talent — Finding ways to create pathways for jobs and opportunities for UK students, faculty, and staff is more important than ever
- Growing our own students— How do we make UK a school of choice for first generation students and improve retention? How might we create a sense of belonging by involving students in programs with UK in the community and on campus?
- Growing our own entrepreneurs— How do we take our knowledge and programs to the community and meet businesses where they are? And how do we find the "hidden entrepreneurs" in our community?