janedanforth Feb 15 2019 at 4:58PM on page 9 Question Is there more than one food council? Or is the one referenced the one started by Thrive Penobscot? We call ourselves the Katahdin Area Food Council. (There is a Lincoln Area Food Council, too, established by Thrive). I'm not aware of any others. replies
janedanforth Feb 15 2019 at 4:54PM on page 9 Just so you know... the local Food Council was started and is convened by Thrive Penobscot. Not sure if it needs clarification in this document . replies
janedanforth Feb 15 2019 at 4:51PM on page 8 Add Thrive Penobscot here, too. The concept of Community Gardens as another food supply for community meal programs, or food pantries, or open access for anyone in need would be in line with a addressing food insecurity with healthy food. replies
janedanforth Feb 15 2019 at 4:46PM on page 7 Suggestion It would be appropriate to add Thrive Penobscot here... as it is "age -friendly" work to make businesses accessible for all. replies
janedanforth Feb 15 2019 at 4:44PM on page 7 Suggestion This isn't current work of Thrive Penobscot -so TP should be taken out as a "who". I could potentially be on the subcommittee, but it isn't a focus of mine( Thrive's) currently. replies
KHEC Feb 14 2019 at 2:32PM on page 11 Suggestion Need to add action item to incorporate elsewhere YOUTH. Youth are critical to the future workforce and population of the region. Youth Leadership needs to be added here. in 2017 Katahdin Higher Education Center hosted a three high school sophomore aspirations event in the region. Hosting seven businesses in the region to about job opportunity and skills needed for the future. WHO: Katahdin Higher Education Center host these event annually along with the schools, and maybe the library and Katahdin Placed Based Learning COST: TBA replies
KHEC Feb 14 2019 at 1:51PM on page 25 Suggestion Not sure if this can be incorporated into this area or if another action plan needs to be added here. If agriculture, solar farms or breweries pop up or continue to grow, provide workforce training around these industries. "Who" Katahdin Higher Education Center, and University of Maine Extension replies
KHEC Feb 14 2019 at 1:47PM on page 23 Suggestion Ensure funding for the Katahdin Higher Education Center, to provide continued support, sustainability and development of the Center as a vital economic and community resource for the Katahdin Region. replies
KHEC Feb 14 2019 at 1:43PM on page 22 Suggestion Provide local technical education in the building trades, including apprenticeships and mentorships. (((Cost to expand these programs to people in the local region. as these are available tn campuses in Bangor.))) replies
KHEC Feb 14 2019 at 1:40PM on page 22 Suggestion Provide training in the outdoor recreation and tourism professions as well professional development opportunities in customer service and hospitality training. (just a thought) replies
KHEC Feb 14 2019 at 1:36PM on page 22 Suggestion Edit this to read: "Build the Maine Community College System and the University of Maine Systems' understanding the critical need of of the Katahdin Higher Education Center for the future success of the revitalization and redevelopment of the region." replies
KHEC Feb 14 2019 at 1:31PM on page 13 Suggestion add as a "who" Katahdin Higher Education Center to be involved in the creation of any training programs or workforce development needed. replies
KHEC Feb 14 2019 at 1:29PM on page 10 Suggestion as a "who" add Penquis/Maine Stream Finance, they currently have done this in this region for years. replies
KHEC Feb 14 2019 at 1:27PM on page 9 I'm note sure if this is where this action should be added. Creation of a "Senior College" for the Katahdin Region" KHEC has this on their agenda to create but we need funding. This already exists in many communities around the state at the Higher Education Centers. The "who" would be KHEC replies
KHEC Feb 14 2019 at 1:24PM on page 10 Suggestion Add Katahdin Higher Education Center as a "who" replies
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