Campbell County CES

Title:

4-H Financial Education

MAP:

4-H Financial Education

Agents Involved:

Prim, Farley, Linepensel, Agnew, Harney

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

4-H Youth Development Programming

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum

Situation:

A recent study found that 71% of parents surveyed have reluctance discussing financial matters with their kids (T. Rowe Price 2016 Parents, Kids and Money Survey.) Youth in Campbell County need the basic employability skills and knowledge of workplace etiquette (such as getting along with others, being on time, and following through on directions) in order to become successful in future jobs and careers.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Youth participants will make better decisions about academic achievement, economic success, and overall career related choices.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Youth will practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making.  They will adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future.

Initial Outcomes:

Youth will gain the knowledge and skills to make the best decisions related to academic and career choices. Participants aspire to go beyond original plan for education and/or level of employment.

Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Youth participants will make better decisions about academic achievement, economic success, and overall career related choices.
Indicator: Measured through evaluation and verbal assessments
Method: Post Evaluation and observations
Timeline: throughout the program and end of program

Intermediate Outcome: Youth will use practical information focusing on: communication, positive first impressions, career options, resume writing and interviewing skills.
Indicator: Measured through observation and evaluation from teachers and agents before, during and after program.
Method: Post Evaluation and observations
Timeline: throughout the program and end of program

Initial Outcome: Youth will gain the knowledge and skills to make the best decisions related to academic and career choices. Participants aspire to go beyond original plan for education and/or level of employment.
Indicator: Measured through observation and evaluation from teachers and agents before, during and after program.
Method: Post Evaluation and observations
Timeline: throughout the program and end of program

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Elementary School Students
Project or Activity: Dollars and Sense
Content or Curriculum: UK curriculum
Inputs: Paid staff, volunteers, high school students, district board funds, school facilities, family resource centers.
Date: Spring 2020

Audience: Middle and High School Students
Project or Activity: Reality Store
Content or Curriculum: UK curriculum
Inputs: Paid staff, volunteers, high school students, district board funds, school facilities, youth service centers.
 Date: Fall 2019, Spring 2020 

Success Stories

Money Management

Author: Owen Prim

Major Program: 4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum

According to the National Council on Economic Education, a high percentage of youth do not understand the concept of money and are not being taught financial information to the degree needed.  To meet these needs, the Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Program collaborated with the Newport, Dayton and Fort Thomas School Districts to conduct 4-H Reality Store Programs.  The 4-H Reality Store is an active, hands-on activity designed to give youth a taste of what it is like

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