Enhancing Leadership & Communication SkillsPlan of Work

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Clark County CES

Title:
Enhancing Leadership & Communication Skills
MAP:
Engaging Community Leaders
Agents Involved:
David Davis, Jennifer Howard, Heather Cassill, Shannon Farrell, Clay Stamm, FCS
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Facilitation Training
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Situation:

Building the capacity of volunteer leaders is critical for the sustainability of communities that support and strengthen families and the Clark County Community. The Clark County Extension Service is committed to engaging, educating and empowering local citizens to investigate issues, vocalize viewpoints, make responsible decisions, take ownership of solutions and contribute to a work-ready Clark County.

Long-Term Outcomes:

-Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders

-Increased individual skills related to workforce readiness

-Clark County’s community health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership


Intermediate Outcomes:

-Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach

-Improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs

-Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems

-Development of soft skills related to employment

Initial Outcomes:

-Collaborate with local agencies related to workforce readiness

-Implement individual leadership practices: identifying community needs, parlimentary procedures, interpersonal communication, teamwork

-Empower leaders to assume leadership roles in local decision-making bodies

Evaluation:

Outcome: Workforce readiness

Indicator: Individuals are prepared to apply for employment

Method: Post Program Survey

Timeline: Annually


Outcome: Individual Leadership Practices and Empowerment of Leaders

Indicator: Continued involvement in leadership development opportunities

Method: Number of Participants in Leadership and Communication Programs, Involvement of individuals with the County Extension Council and Program Councils

Timeline: Annually

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Age Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Communication Contest

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, School Personal, Community Volunteers

Date: Spring 2019


Audience: 4-H Age Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Art Club

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff and Facilities, 4-H Volunteers

Date: 2018-19


Audience: Community Members

Project or Activity: Leadership Winchester Ag Day

Content or Curriculum: Clark County Ag Tour, leadership discussion

Inputs: Clark County Farmers, City of Winchester, Clark CES, Community Volunteers

Date: April 2019


Audience: 4-H Middle and High School Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Teen and Leadership Clubs

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content, District and Statewide Events

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers

Date: 20118-19


Audience: Beef Industry Leaders

Project or Activity: Clark County Cattlemen’s Beef Tour

Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Tour

Inputs: Extension Agents/Specialists (other states), Clark County Cattlemen’s Board, ANR Agent

Date: Fall 2018


Audience: Middle and High School Youth

Project or Activity: Mock Interviews/Career Readiness

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers

Date: 2018-19


Audience: Community Leaders

Project or Activity: Program Advisory Councils (4-H/FCS/ANR), County Extension Council, District Board

Content or Curriculum: Extension Guidelines

Inputs: Extension Staff, Community Volunteers

Date: 2018-19


Audience:Clark County Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Officer Training

Content or Curriculum: UK Curriculum

Inputs:Clark Co FCS, staff, community leaders

Date:Fall, annually


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Clark County Jr. Cattlemen’s Association

Content or Curriculum: Youth Leadership Development

Inputs: UK Specialist, Community Volunteers, Clark County FFA, Kentucky Beef Council

Date: Monthly


Audience: 4-H age youth and adult volunteers

Project or Activity: 4-H Leader Training Workshops (Volunteer/4-H Officers)

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content/Guidelines

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers

Date: Fall 2018


Audience:Extension Homemakers/Adults

Project or Activity:Leader Lessons

Content or Curriculum:UK Curriculum

Inputs:Clark Co FCS, staff, Area FCS Agents

Date: monthly


Audience:  Adults

Project or Activity:  Master Gardner Volunteer Training

Content or Curriculum:  UK Curriculum; Specialists

Inputs:  UK Extension Agents, staff; community partners

Date:  annually


Audience:  14-18 yr old Jr/CIT Counselor, adult counselors

Project or Activity:  4H Camp Counselor training

Content or Curriculum:  KY 4H Camp Curriculum

Inputs:  4H Extension Staff

Date:  annually
























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