Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - FCSMajor Program

753

Total Hours

Contributed.

4597

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

6

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

51

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities

 150

Number of business start-ups

 11

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

 1127

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

 142

Reports

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Sigmons Farmers Feast

    about 1 years ago by Lora Davidson

    Food insecurity describes a households inability to supply enough food for each member to live an active, healthy life. In Eastern Kentucky 1 out of every 6 individuals are unsure where their next mea... Read More

  • Reality Store

    about 10 months ago by Natalie Green

    There is a need in Webster County for students to be educated on how their current grades are going to affect their future goals and careers. There are many students who are just getting by academical... Read More

  • Babysitting Clinic

    about 9 months ago by Christy Stearns

    Due to increased work responsibilities for parents, older siblings are often left to care for young children or they are being cared for by adolescent babysitters. Results of a local Family Resource Y... Read More

  • Time Well Spent Success Story 2023

    about 9 months ago by Leah VanMeter

    Productivity allows us to make progress on and complete necessary tasks. However, due to time constraints, competing responsibilities, stressors, and personal tendencies such as procrastination, we of... Read More

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