Civic EngagementMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of youth who identified the needs of others in their community. |
6448 |
Number of youth who participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others). |
14457 |
Number of youth who can recognized leaders in the community or area of interest. |
7612 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others). |
2458 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members identified the needs of others in their community. |
1324 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members recognized leaders in the community or area of interest. |
1107 |
Stories
4-H Capitol Experience
In a 2016 survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, one in four youth were unable to name the three branches of government. In addition, in July 2018 the Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 158.141 stated a student must pass a civics test at a rate of 60% or higher, composed of 100 questions to graduate from a public high school with a regular diploma. To address this need, Kentucky 4-H Capitol Experience was established with the objectives of:Developing a positive relationship between elected of...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
- +1 (859) 257-4302
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