Community Leadership DevelopmentMajor Program

6951

Total Hours

Contributed.

49073

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

237

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

5535

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of those reporting that their knowledge of leadership has been enhanced

4493

Number of those with improved leadership skills

3339

Number of those reporting more confidence in their leadership skills

2963

Number of those currently serving in a leadership role

2330

Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others

982

Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems

2005

Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership

1558

Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects

1130

Stories

Master Gardener Develop Leadership Skills thorugh Transition

Situation: Due to expansion of McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service through a new facility there is a need to draw from the assets of the residents of the county. There is a need to build the capacity of volunteer leaders as it is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen youth and adults.Success Story: The McCracken County Extension Master Gardeners (MCEMG) have had a demonstration and trial garden on Coleman Road, b...

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Master Gardener Develop Leadership Skills thorugh Transition

Stories Behind the Numbers

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    In the summer of 2015, the FCS Agent along with the Program Assistant offered several 4-H Project Days where Edmonson County youth could come in and participate in and create 4-H Projects for County &... Read More

  • Empowering Local Leaders

    Success Story – Empowering Local Leaders 2017 – CECCivic engagement helps create and cultivate vibrant communities. Studies have shown social capital is necessary for effective government and economic... Read More

  • American Private Enterprise Seminar

    The Hopkins County Family & Consumer Science Agent partnered with the Hopkins County School System, Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and First United Bank to bring the American Private Ent... Read More

  • Empowering Local Leaders

    Civic engagement helps create and cultivate vibrant communities. Studies have shown social capital is necessary for effective government and economic development. Part of social capital is engaging in... Read More

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