The Almanor Foundation recently established the Jerry and Yvonne Kehr Education Fund. The purpose of the fund is to give financial support to educational, artistic and vocational initiatives and provide resources that enhance avenues of learning for students of all ages. The fund aims to foster educational
opportunities, promote innovation and ensure equal access to education.
The fund committee is gathering data across sectors to better understand the needs of communities, schools, teachers and students across Plumas County. A survey of industry and business needs is an initial part of the data-gathering process. The fund committee is asking industry and business leaders, small and large, to respond to a brief survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SB6FJGP.
The purpose of the survey is to gather the opinions of local businesses regarding the most important employable skills and educational training for youth and young adults in the area. Organizers say the insights collected will help the fund develop programs and projects that will contribute to the economic development and prosperity of local communities.
The data collected from the survey will be used to inform the strategic direction of the Education Fund’s initiatives. Additionally, it will be used in funding applications to secure financial support from relevant agencies.
Completing the survey is expected to take approximately seven minutes of participants’ time. The Almanor Foundation said all individual respondent data will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Learn more about The Almanor Foundation and its funds, including the fund supporting The Plumas Sun, at https://almanorfoundation.org/.
Information provided by The Almanor Foundation
