Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2022Jul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





County Teen Program Still Developing Tomorrow's Leaders (After 9 Years of Existence)

Author: Terence Clemons

Major Program: Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)

In its 9th year of collaboration between Bath County 4-H and Bath County Community Education (in the infancy years, U. K. CEDIK supported efforts through funding, guidance, and resources), the Wildcat Leadership Council has had over 100 youth receive educational instruction since its conception. Over 85% of youth have graduated and/or currently enrolled in college or technical school, throughout the state.  Numerous members have used their experience on college application, scholarship appl

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Outreach and Teaching Entomology to K-12 Programs in Western Kentucky

Author: Raul Villanueva

Major Program: Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)

In February 2022, the entomology program of the UK-Princeton Research and Education Center trained an academic debate team (number of 8 students) of the Trigg County High School (TCHS) during half a day program to discuss Topics Related to Insect Problems in the Future. This academic team advanced to the final round of the KY state competition. The TCHS sent a thank you note acknowledging the support from Raul Villanueva’ program. Also, in April 2022, at least 150 students at the Webs

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