Empowering YouthPlan of Work

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Logan County CES

Title:
Empowering Youth
MAP:
Developing Leadership
Agents Involved:
Carrie Derossett
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
4-H Youth Development Programming
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum
Situation:

According to research by the Independent Sector, 69% of adults volunteer on a regular basis. These volunteers help serve the over 1.2 million organizations in the United States. The percentage of the population in Logan County with a bachelor's degree or higher education is far below the average for the U. S. With a large portion of the Logan County population not having a high school or college education and the unemployment rate higher than the national average, formal training in an educational setting is crucial to the development of leadership and volunteerism in the county.


Citizens of Logan County have an opportunity to enhance their economic status and quality of life by becoming more informed citizens,using available resources, and drawing from personal skills and traits. The Logan County Extension Council identified life skills development as a major need of programming and education in the county. A JumpStart Coalition survey indicates that high school seniors know less about credit cards, insurance, retirement funds and personal finances than they did five years ago.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Citizens will: be engaged in community organizations assisting in the success of that organization, establish a commitment to generosity, help to identify and address critical issues in the county, accept leadership roles in the community and engage in community service. Logan County's health and economy are strengthened through strong, local leadership.


Youth involved in 4-H will: communicate more effectively, make better informed decisions, become more self-sufficient, improve their academic standing, become a more marketable job candidate, act as a contributing member of society, assume more responsibility in the community and thus improving their overall quality of life.

Intermediate Outcomes:
Citizens will: develop social and communication skills, youth will serve as club officers, adults will volunteer as club leaders and teachers, adults and teens will serve on the camp leadership team, youth will engage in community service and volunteer programs, adults will serve on advisory councils and committees, youth and adults will learn to take on active roles in the community.

Youth involved in 4-H programs will: better manage finances, apply and interview for a job, develop communication skills, develop teamwork skills, read, write and study efficiently, volunteer and work with various 4-H programs, build decision making skills.
Initial Outcomes:
Citizens will: be educated about community issues, be offered training to develop leadership styles and skills, learn to work with boards, councils, and community leaders.

Youth involved in 4-H programs will: become more aware of and educated about community resources and services; attend educational meetings, activities, day camps and school enrichment trainings; actively work on projects, special interest programs and volunteer opportunities.
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Community problems are addressed and solved through active and engaged local leadership.

Indicator: More involvement by local leaders and youth

Method: Interviews

Timeline: Annually


Intermediate Outcome: Volunteers and youth will develop leadership skills and increase involvement in extension programs.

Indicator: Number of volunteers in extension programming will increase in quality and quantity.

Method: Volunteer lists will identify new and ongoing volunteers

Timeline: December 2017


Long-term Outcome: More leaders will be identified and trained

Indicator: Opportunities for training will increase as well as list of 4-H volunteers

Method: Enrollment numbers

Timeline: 4-H program year

Initial Outcome: Potential income level, level of education acquired and skillsets will be increased.

Indicator: Results from longitudinal surveys and interviews.

Method: surveys and interviews

Timeline: annually


Intermediate Outcome: Youth will develop a mastery of life skills, responsibility, and independence

Indicator: 4-H participation, improved grades, improved self-esteem

Method: evaluation, survey, focus groups, verbal feedback, observation

Timeline: annually


Long-term Outcome: Participation in 4-H events and activities will increase along with an increase in enrollment numbers

Indicator: 4-H Youth enrollment report and sign in sheets

Method: Access Online Enrollment System

Timeline: 4-H Program year

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Age Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H club officer training

Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Leadership curriculum

Inputs:

County extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum

Date: September 2017


Audience: Teen Summit

Project or Activity:

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Leadership curriculum

Inputs: County extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum

Date: March 2018


Activity: West KY Teen Retreat

Content: 4-H curriculum

Inputs: County extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum

Date: March 2018


Activity: Teen Conference

Content: 4-H curriculum

Inputs: County extension agent time, volunteer, technology, community organizations, 4-H council school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum

Date: June 2018


Activity: Logan County Teen Council meetings

Content: 4-H leadership curriculum

Inputs: County extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school, systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum

Date: August 2017-June 2018


Activity: County Extension Council meetings

Content: Extension manual

Inputs: County extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school, systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum

Date: November 2017, March 2018


Activity: 4-H Volunteer training

Content: 4-H leader curriculum

Inputs: County extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school, systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum

Date: September 2017


Activity: 4-H camp leadership team training

Content: 4-H camp handbook

Inputs: County extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school, systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum

Date: July 2017


Activity: Logan County District Board meetings

Content: Extension publications

Inputs: County extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school, systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum

Date: Monthly July 2017 - June 2018


Audience: 4-H Age Youth

Activity:Activity:4-H club work

Content or Curriculum:4-H core curriculum

Inputs:

County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders.

Date: September 2017-May 2018


Activity: Reality Store

Content or Curriculum: 4-H reality store

Inputs:

County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders.

Date: October 2017


Activity: American Private Enterprise system

Content or Curriculum: A.P.E.S. curriculum

Inputs:

County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders.

Date: April 2018


Activity: 4-H Communications contest

Content or Curriculum: 4-H speech & demonstration curriculum

Inputs:

County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders.

Date: February 2017-July 2018


Activity: 4-H Country Ham Project

Content or Curriculum: 4-H speech curriculum

Inputs: Cooperation with Clifty Farms

County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, and community leaders.

Date: February 2017-July 2018


Activity: 4-H Teen Council

Content or Curriculum: Leadership curriculum

Inputs:

County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, and community leaders.

Date: 4-H Program Year


Activity: 4-H summer camp

content: 4-H camp

Inputs:

County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders.

Date: July 2017




Success Stories

4-H Camp Success

Author: Carrie Derossett

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

According to the U.S. Census the median household income in Logan County is $39,072 and according to Data U.S. the median household income in the city of Russellville is only $29,545. The cost for one 4-Her to attend 4-H Summer Camp is $205 plus the cost of transportation. Many families in Logan County do not have the resources to allow their children to attend 4-H Camp. Even if the cost of 4-H Camp was only $100, many families would find it difficult to come up with the extra money. It isn&rsqu

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