Project Comeback: Creating Vibrant Rural Communities by Retaining and Attracting a Young Adult Population

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In rural British Columbia, many communities face demographic trends that see the youth in their communities leaving to seek opportunities and experiences elsewhere. In December 2012, the BC Rural Network and the Fraser Basin Council, with support from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and the BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Training, started Project Comeback. The project has helped communities in rural British Columbia understand youth retention in their specific communities and has helped to create community specific projects that address the issues identified.