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Peace Corps Community Economic Development Program Guide
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Harness 21st-century tools to help communities lift themselves. Volunteers work with development banks, nongovernmental organizations, and municipalities to strengthen infrastructure and encourage economic opportunities in communities. They frequently teach in classroom settings and work with entrepreneurs and business owners to develop and market their products. Some Volunteers also teach basic computer skills and help communities take advantage of technologies such as e-commerce, distance learning, and more.
If you choose Community Economic Development, take three courses from one of the following areas:
Recommended courses:
And build 50 hours of related field experience through an activity such as:
Nearly two-thirds of Peace Corps Volunteers serve in Education or Health. Coursework and meaningful experience in one of these areas-especially teaching English as a second/foreign language-produce some of the strongest candidates.