👷🚛 Webster County and local community colleges are training the future of Kentucky’s utility linemen, diesel mechanics and commercial drivers, thanks to multiple Delta Regional Authority grants. The county’s new workforce center was built on property formerly owned by a coal mining company. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/e85w4WQ3
Delta Regional Authority
Government Administration
Clarksdale, MS 3,188 followers
Supporting job creation. Building communities. Improving Lives.
About us
The DRA was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint Federal-State collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River and Alabama Black Belt regions. To fulfill this purpose, DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure, workforce training, and business development. DRA works to create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside in the region. DRA’s region encompasses 252 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. DRA’s enabling legislation dictates that at least 75% of DRA’s funds must be invested in economically distressed counties and parishes and isolated areas within non-distressed counties and parishes. In addition, half of DRA’s funds must support transportation infrastructure and basic public infrastructure.
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http://www.dra.gov
External link for Delta Regional Authority
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Clarksdale, MS
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Workforce Development, Economic Development, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Health Care Access, and Leadership
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236 Sharkey Avenue, Suite 400
Clarksdale, MS 38614, US
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444 North Capitol NW
Suite 365
Washington, District of Columbia 20001, US
Employees at Delta Regional Authority
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Tineciaa Harris, MSPH, MS
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Arlicia McGhee Jordan, M.S.
Public Relations and Communications Professional
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Corey Wiggins
Federal Co Chair, Delta Regional Authority
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Alonda Jackson, MBA, PHR
Empathetic & Servant HR Leader with advanced knowledge for recruiting top talent, fostering employee growth and development, and enhancing employee…
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Good investment in a great institution. Rust College supporting the development of the future agriculture workforce in the Delta region. #workforcedevelopment #InvestinginAmerica
Incredible innovation in action during Rust College’s AgriTech Field Day! As a grant recipient of our Delta Workforce Program, Rust College students have been putting their classroom knowledge to work, skillfully flying drones and applying advanced techniques in real-world scenarios. This hands-on experience is a game-changer for the future of agriculture in the Mississippi Hill Country, as it meets the needs of the community and brings together a wide range of individuals to do meaningful work. Keep leading the way, Rust College!
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Just wrapped up a productive all-staff meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas! Always excited to continue our work together to drive positive change across the Delta region. #DRA #CreatingJobsBuildingCommunitiesImprovingLives #CommunityImpact
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Incredible innovation in action during Rust College’s AgriTech Field Day! As a grant recipient of our Delta Workforce Program, Rust College students have been putting their classroom knowledge to work, skillfully flying drones and applying advanced techniques in real-world scenarios. This hands-on experience is a game-changer for the future of agriculture in the Mississippi Hill Country, as it meets the needs of the community and brings together a wide range of individuals to do meaningful work. Keep leading the way, Rust College!
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Building a future where vibrant, sustainable and resilient communities thrive. DRA is committed to creating economic opportunities for all through innovative ideas, inclusive strategies and strong regional collaboration. Together, we’re shaping a stronger, more prosperous eight-state region. #DeltaRegionalAuthority #InvestingintheDelta #EconomicDevelopment #MissionDriven
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The Delta Regional Authority is proud to announce over $720,000 in awards to six communities across IL, KY, LA, MS and TN through our Strategic Planning Program! Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re helping to build stronger, more resilient communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Together, we’re driving growth from the bottom up and the middle out. 💪 Read more here >>> https://bit.ly/4fBoQBj #InvestingintheDelta #InvestinginAmerica #CommunityGrowth #DRA
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Stay up to date with the latest news from the Delta Regional Authority! Check out our monthly newsletter for all the important updates and information you need. Read more here>>>https://bit.ly/4ddteos #DeltaRegionalAuthority #Newsletter #StayInformed
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The Strategic Planning Program Post-Award Webinar will provide grantees of the Strategic Planning Program and LDD Pilot Program with valuable information as it relates to managing their awards. The webinar will discuss items such as navigating the grants management system, award documentation, annual reporting, drawdown process and much more. To register for this event, click link >>> bit.ly/4ccHtbT
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#ICYMI: Last month, Delta Regional Authority’s (DRA) Chief Administrative Officer Joshua McNemar joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, Aviation Exteriors President Joseph Ng and local officials at the Acadiana Regional Airport to announce a new state-of-the-art hangar, made possible by a $2 million DRA grant. This hangar will serve as a hub for aircraft maintenance and conversions, creating 200 new jobs and boosting economic development. The $2 million DRA grant is part of a $73 million package, including funds from the Federal Aviation Administration, Louisiana Economic Development and other sources. This expansion will help Aviation Exteriors double its workforce and attract more aviation-related businesses to the region. #DRA #InvestingintheDelta #Louisiana #AcadianaRegionalAirport #EconomicDevelopment #JobCreation
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📢 Join us for the Grants 101 Workshop, hosted by the Delta Regional Authority and the Health Resources and Services Administration , Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs – Regions 6 and 7! This workshop will cover everything from the federal grant application process to regional funding opportunities, tips for crafting a strong application, and available technical assistance and resources. Don't miss this chance to enhance your grant-writing skills and secure funding for your projects! 📝💡 Meetings will also be held focused on maternal health and the health workforce. For more information about these events or to register, visit >>> bit.ly/4ccHtbT #GrantsWorkshop #FundingOpportunities #DRARegion #GrantWriting #CommunityDevelopment