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Kirkwood’s inaugural Jones County Leadership Council focuses on student success, workforce development

By: Annie Smith Barkalow|September 4, 2024 |
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    • Kirkwood Community College President Kristie Fisher addresses attendees Sept. 4 at the inaugural Jones County Leadership Council meeting. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

    Kirkwood Community College President Kristie Fisher addresses attendees Sept. 4 at the inaugural Jones County Leadership Council meeting. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

    With cooler weather proclaiming the advent of a new school year, Kirkwood Community College is seeking opportunities to bolster student engagement and workforce learning opportunities in its rural districts.

    On Sept. 4, around 30 business leaders, local officials and educators from across Jones County convened at Kirkwood’s Jones County Regional Center in Monticello to discuss the county’s future of higher education and workforce development.

    The college’s inaugural

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