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Bringing Jobs Back to Coal Country | Freethink Stand Together

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People in Appalachia have been struggling for years - but this non-profit sees an opportunity to invest in the community. Coalfield is creating new businesses and training workers with the skills they need to succeed and thrive. They’ve helped start six new businesses and trained hundreds of displaced workers to start new careers and while helping diversify the region’s economy away from coal.

Freethink is proud to present this story in partnership with Stand Together. For more information on other inspiring community efforts they support, visit https://www.stand-together.org.

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