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Author: Trever Cole
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
The problem- Youth not being introduced to parliamentary procedure or not understanding its processes.The educational program response- 4-H clubs were established in both 7th and 8th grade classes, where each club elected officers then used parliamentary procedure to nominate club names learning to make a motion and second the motion in the process.The participants/target audience- the program was targeted at middle school age youth Other partners (if applicable)Program impact or participan
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
According to a report on “Hispanics and the Future of America” from the National Research Council, Hispanics in the United States face an accumulated disadvantage in their educational experience. Many Hispanic youth enter formalized schooling with less economic and social resources compared to other students and schools are often unable to compensate for these initial disadvantages. Many have inadequate school resources and weak relationships with their teachers that und
Author: Candice Hollingsworth
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
According to a report on “Hispanics and the Future of America” from the National Research Council, Hispanics in the United States face an accumulated disadvantage in their educational experience. Many Hispanic youth enter formalized schooling with less economic and social resources compared to other students and schools are often unable to compensate for these initial disadvantages. Many have inadequate school resources and weak relationships with their teachers that un
Author: Owen Prim
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
The 4-H Achievement Program gives youth experiences in goal setting, record keeping, planning and organizing, completing tasks and working with others. Points are accumulated through leadership activities, civic engagement, communications/marketing, community action and overall 4-H participation. In the process youth learn important life skills such as written and oral communication skills when filling out forms and applications, building a resume, keeping records and participating
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
The generation of of today's high school Junior and Seniors learning good life skills and responsible adulting is tough. These youth have so manta more opportunities and also challenges then in the past. But nevertheless this group of teenagers are on their way to preparing for the future either going into the workforce or college. Being approached by the school and community partners to help these tenageers make more adult like decisions has been brought to my attention. The goal is too hel
Author: Sherri Farley
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
The problemWoodfill Elementary School in Ft Thomas began working with the Campbell County Extension office in 2022, when the Horticulture team helped the 3rd grade teachers implement an idea to have their students grow microgreens & sell them at a local farmer's market. When the students began handling money at the market, the teachers realized the students did not have much experience or understanding about money management. The educational program responseThis year, they reached o
Author: Paula Jerrell
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
Youth are not aware of the high cost of living and with recent increases, it is more important than ever to have an understanding or the importance of a good job and therefore a good education.A post event survey was conducted with the participants. The principal still has the results as they are having the youth to write a reflection piece on the experience.The audience was Ballard County Middle School 7th and 8th graders. They researched a career they were interested in and found the salary an
Author: Amanda Sublett
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
Day Camps Offer Opportunities for the FutureKids are often bored at the end of the summer and during fall break and parents are looking for educational opportunities to engage them in before returning to school. Over 70 youth participated in one or more of the following five day camps offered in July and October 2023: Fashion Design, DIY Décor, Horticulture, Let’s Talk Pumpkins, and Fall Steam Ahead. All day camps included a healthy snack and lunch and were provid
Author: Chandra DeRamus
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
January 11, 2024“CYFAR Grant Youth Group from Hardin County Explores Jr. Manrrs Leadership Institute” Within Hardin County the city is filled with numerous opportunities for its youth to explore and to get involved. Over the last several years within the county an FCS extension agent at Kentucky State University has been working with a team of specialists and administrators at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension thru a five year grant called the CYFAR Grant. CYFAR s
Author: Carrie Derossett
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, 1 in 5 adults are in the process or have founded their own business within the past four years. Logan County 4-H designed an entrepreneurship project to give youth a hands-on opportunity to learn about starting their own business. We partnered with Logan County FFA members that have an Entrepreneurship SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) and our local Farm Credit Mid-America Financial Officer to host an Entrepreneurship Day Camp. The yo
Author: Bridgett Poteet
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
The Reality Store program is a great experience for 8th graders in Edmonson County to gain knowledge, skills, and confidence in financial literacy. With the partnership of Edmonson County 4-H, Edmonson County Schools Youth Service Center, and the Edmonson County School district, the Reality Store program was administered to 125 8th grade students. An article published on youth.gov stated that “a survey of 15-year-olds in the United States found that 18 percent of respondents did not learn
Author: Toni Humble
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
Today’s youth will eventually enter the workforce and being prepared for that transition is crucial for their success. Employers are looking for quality applicants, with proper education or training, but also want individuals that have developed various skill sets. To prepare our youth and educate them about the skills necessary to have a successful career, Wayne County 4-H partnered with the JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) program at the Wayne County Area Technology Center
