Due to the large number of weather-related school closings throughout Southern and Eastern Kentucky, The Center for Rural Development is extending the deadline for students to apply for Rogers Scholars and the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI).

Jessica Melton, associate director of education and training, said the application deadline for both youth leadership programs has been [...]

High school students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky can now get an early start on applying for the 2010 summer sessions of the Rogers Scholars and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) youth programs sponsored and hosted by The Center for Rural Development.
Applications for both programs have been posted online and may be downloaded and printed from [...]

They come from communities scattered across Southern and Eastern Kentucky. Some have dreams of opening their own business or becoming entrepreneurs. Others are interested in strengthening their leadership skills.
Regardless of those personal goals, all share a common bond to do his or her personal best to improve their lives and the lives of those around [...]

Starting in September, we will begin the process of recruiting for The Class of 2009 Rogers Scholars. If you would like for us to speak to your class, group or organization and we have not been in contact with you, please feel free to contact us at jmelton@centertech.com or 606-677-6000.