Abstract
Current research on millennials primarily focuses on their behavior within an academic or workplace setting. This study expands on previous analysis by exploring how millennials respond to community leadership efforts, particularly cohort leadership programs. Participant outcomes from University of Minnesota Extension’s County Bridging Leadership Program revealed that millennials—particularly those without a four-year degree—experienced significantly higher gains in several skill areas relevant to community development than non- millennials. Recruiting more millennials to participate in community leadership programs is critical not only to keep younger people in rural communities but also to strengthen future community vitality.
Citation
Fritsch, A., Rasmussen, C.M. and Chazdon, S.A. (2018), "Old Concept, New Generation: Millennials and Community Leadership Programs", Journal of Leadership Education, Vol. 17 No. 4, pp. 93-109. https://doi.org/10.12806/V17/I4/R6
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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