Extension
It Starts With Us
Youth as Successful Citizens
Lifeskill Development Empower Youth
Janeen Tramble
4-H Youth Development Programming
Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum
Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Youth Development is part of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. Extension’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family. 4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
According to 2014 population estimates (census.gov) 22% of Trigg residents are under 18 years of age. The graduation rate in Trigg County is 79%, much lower than Kentucky’s graduation rate of 88.0 %. As of 2014, only 34% of Trigg County students are college or career ready.4-H youth development programs develop “soft skills” which employers desire such as communications skills, teamwork, collaboration, problem solving and conflict resolutions. Research also shows us developing a strong sense of personal identity, responsibility, caring, compassion, and tolerance are essential first steps toward being engaged at the community level (National 4-H Council, 2014
Youth will contribute to self, family, community and to the institutions of our society.
Youth will have reduced risky behavior now and in the future.
4-H alumni will be successful in a global society.
4-H youth will successfully enter the workplace and/or institution of higher
Youth will use scientific decision making techniques to make decisions on a daily basis.
Youth will express themselves to others in group settings and on an individual bases.
Youth have a positive bond with a caring adult who believe in their success.
Youth apply the skills learned in 4-H in other activities at home, school and in the community.
Youth set and achieve goals through a 4-H program
Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the decision-making process.
Youth learn skills need to communicate with others.
Adult mentors will understand elements of positive youth development.
Youth learn and develop life skills though 4-H.
Youth learn steps in goal setting and developing a plan of action.
Outcome: Increase job readiness skills, improved marketing
Indicator: Effective completion of applications
Method: Applications for 4-H, teen leaders, scholarships, achievement applications
Timeline: Year around
Outcome: Practice skills that can be used in the workplace
Indicator: quality completion of projects and skills learned
Indicator: setting and achieving goals
Method: testimonials or members, parents, and leaders
Timeline: Year around
Outcome: Develop skills that contribute to becoming a productive citizen
Indicator: Ability to collaborate and work together as a team
Indicator: Ability to follow guidance of leaders/employers
Method: Surveys, interviews with youth, parents and volunteers
Timeline: year around
Outcome: Increase knowledge of career opportunities
Indicator: ability to recognize career requirements
Method: Project clubs
Timeline: Year around
Method: Reality Store
Timeline: Spring 2019
Outcome: Increase knowledge of money management
Indicator: ability to make wise choices
Method: Reality Store
Timeline: February 2019
Audience: Club members
Project or Activity: school, community and project clubs
Content or Curriculum: 7 core curriculum areas
Inputs: agents, volunteers, teachers, teens
Date: Year around
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Applications/interviews, achievement applications
Content or Curriculum: world of work
Inputs: agents, volunteers, teachers, teens
Date: Year around
Audience: Club Members
Project or Activity: Vet science, Ham project, livestock, horse and other animal science projects
Content or Curriculum: National & Kentucky project books
Inputs: agents, volunteers
Date: Year around
Audience: Club Members, volunteers
Project or Activity: shooting sports
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H shooting sports guidelines
Inputs: certified volunteers, agents, parents
Date: year round
Author: Cecelia Hostilo
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Each year 4-H Youth Development, Trigg Family Resource Center, and a 7th grade Social Studies teacher from Trigg County Middle School team up to present 4-H Reality Store, a financial simulation that provides students an opportunity to experience making real life financial decisions based on certain perameters such as career choice and grad point average. This year 157 seventh grade Trigg County Middle School students went through the simulation. The Trigg County FCS agent spent days
