Economic Development and Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth DevelopmentMajor Program

2380

Total Hours

Contributed.

17865

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

1403

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities)

119

Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce

4987

Number of business start-ups

106

Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities

107

Stories

APES Program Celebrates 50 Years of Success in Allen County

For the past 50 years, the Allen County 4-H Youth Development Program has facilitated the American Private Enterprise Systems (APES) Program for Allen County High School students. The APES Program is designed to “prepare students for an active role in business through direct involvement with business and professional leaders … In doing so, it acquaints students with career opportunities in business and provides leadership training for those serving as officers and committee members in local, ar...

Read More

APES Program Celebrates 50 Years of Success in Allen County

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • It's Your Reality

    In a collaborative effort, Knott County 4-H, Knott Co Board of Education, Beaver, Carr Creek, Cordia, Emmalena , Hindman, and Jones Fork Elementary schools through their Family Youth Resource Service ... Read More

  • Employment 101

    With the advent of social media and “network” gaming, teens of today have become used to everything being within easy reach. The concept of preparing, working toward, and attaining a goal is becoming ... Read More

  • APES Program Celebrates 50 Years of Success in Allen County

    For the past 50 years, the Allen County 4-H Youth Development Program has facilitated the American Private Enterprise Systems (APES) Program for Allen County High School students. The APES Program is... Read More

  • Youth Development

    Home schooling has become an increasingly popular option as parents seek alternatives to traditional classroom education. These parents are often excellent educators, but may not be experts in all sub... Read More

More Stories