Developing Youth Into Productive and Contributing CitizensPlan of Work

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Green County CES

Title:
Developing Youth Into Productive and Contributing Citizens
MAP:
Youth Development
Agents Involved:
Tyrone Gentry
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
4-H Health Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
4-H Youth Development Programming
Situation:

There are skills that cannot be accessed through formalized testing like communication, soft skills and making career based skill connections. A growing number of people are losing their connection to our environment; therefore it's important that we car for and teach respect of our resources. Almost 30% of youth in the United States (or over 5.7 million) are estimated to be involved in bullying as either a bully, a target of bullying, or both. It is important for youth to learn respect for themselves an others. By achieving self respect and skills, youth have confidence and skills necessary to affect change in their current situation and future.

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Success Stories

Rising Chefs Learn Culinary Skills

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: 4-H Health Core Curriculum

Rising Chefs Learn Culinary Skills

Rising Chefs Learn Culinary SkillsCreating a healthy community starts with preparing youth with skills to make positive decisions about their lifestyles. Youth who knows how to interpret a recipe, modify it as necessary, and select healthy ingredients will have a better understanding of how to make wise health choices.  Green County 4-H sought out the Super Star Chef program to offer these important skills to our youth. The three-day intensive camp introduces youth to new foods as they pre

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4-H Takes the Show Online

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

When the COVID-19 global pandemic forced Kentuckians into quarantine youth and families began spending more time at home, minimizing opportunities for youth to engage in typical extracurricular activities. Due to this situation, the Kentucky 4-H Program began the Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experiences on social media platforms. Kids love technology and the online format is a natural method to reach them in these challenging times.  The goal of the Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experiences was to maintain

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Volunteers Are the Heart of 4-H

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming

Volunteers Are the Heart of 4-H

Volunteers Are the Heart of 4-HVolunteers play critical roles in offering new skill based and expanding Extension programs.  Volunteers provide ways for youth to develop into competent, capable, contributing adults and gain important developmental assets through their participation in 4-H programs.  Their engagement is on a wide spectrum of involvement from supporting the Extension professional to running almost self-autonomous projects with Extension oversight.  The success in re

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International Programs Teach Youth the Value of Inclusion

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum

International Programs Teach Youth the Value of Inclusion

International Programs Teach Youth the Value of InclusionThe goal of the Kentucky 4-H International Program is to enhance world understanding and global citizenship through high-quality 4-H international cultural immersion, global educational opportunities, and exchange programs. To compete in our changing world, individuals need to change their attitudes toward others and need to collect information about their cultures and values; finally, they need to develop skills to embrace the changes for

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Youth Learn Their Connection to Our Ecosystem

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources

Youth Learn Their Connection to Our Ecosystem

Youth Learn Their Connection to Our EcosystemGreen County geographically is located in the third most diverse system in the United States. The Green River which flows through the county has three endangered mussel species with an additional three species on the threatened list. The Green County 4-H Council through evaluations observed a need to increase the environmental awareness and conservation of our youth and communities. The Green County 4-H clubs in fourth and fifth grades participated in

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