Positive Employability Major Program

208

Total Hours

Contributed.

1096

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

15

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: demonstrate strong verbal and nonverbal communications (Conveying Your Message)

222

Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to utilize listening cues (nonverbal, quaisverbal, and verbal) in conversation (Listening and Inquiry)

218

Number of individuals reporting increased levels of confidence in the area: participate in a productive business conversation (Networking for Success)

183

Number of individuals reporting the intent to utilize soft skills to contribute to a more efficient and productive workplace (Soft Skills)

477

Number of individuals who reported the intent to practice dining etiquette protocols (Dining in Style)

632

Number of individuals who reported the intent to utilize etiquette practices to improve verbal, written, and electronic communication practices (Communicating Effectively)

481

Number of individuals who reported the intent to create a positive professional image  (Dressing for Success)

627

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Career Readiness at Warren East High School

    In the 2018 University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension needs assessment study, all 120 counties identified “more qualified employees for existing jobs” as a critical community issue. In response to ... Read More

  • Reality Check

    Developing financial literacy skills is an issue that is regularly identified by both county and extension leadership. Residents of the Christian Recovery Center (alcohol and drug rehab center) were i... Read More

  • Building Recovery Capital in Carlisle County

    Residents of Carlisle County consistently identify addiction and substance abuse as areas of concern for the community. Research shows that in order for a recovery program to be successful, participan... Read More

  • Positive Employability

    Research conducted by Harvard University , the Carnegie Foundation and Stanford Research Center has concluded that 85 percent of job success comes from having well-developed soft and people skills. ht... Read More

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