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Lyon County CES

Title:
Developing Human Capitol
MAP:
Income and Workforce Development
Agents Involved:
Angie York
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family Development General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Positive Employability
Situation:

The Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Statewide Report 2019 indicates that money management for families and youth and employee “soft/essential skills” training continue to be important issues statewide. Research conducted by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation, and Stanford Research Center indicates 85% of job success comes from having well developed soft and people skills, and only 15% of job success comes from technical skills and knowledge (hard skills).  Employers are often prepared to teach technical job skills; however, the intangible skills of being a team player, time management, and positive attitude are difficult to teach on-sight but critical to success.   


Long-Term Outcomes:


Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Outcome:  Improved workforce communication 

Indicator:  Number of individuals who reported the intent to utilize etiquette practices to improve verbal, written, and electronic communication practices (Communicating Effectively)

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: demonstrate strong verbal and nonverbal communications (Conveying Your Message)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability  training


Outcome:  Improved workplace listening skills 

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to utilize listening cues (nonverbal, quaisverbal, and verbal) in conversation (Listening and Inquiry)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability training



Outcome:  Networking Skills 

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting increased levels of confidence in the area: participate in a productive business conversation (Networking for Success)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability training


Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce


                        Project or Activity: 10 Soft Skills for Success

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

                        Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders

                        Date: FY 21



                        Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

                        Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local 

                        employers and community leaders

                        Date: FY 21



                        Project or Activity: Networking for Success

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

                        Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local 

                        employers and community leaders

                        Date: FY 21



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