Developing Human Capitol Plan of Work

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Monroe County CES

Title:
Developing Human Capitol
MAP:
Income and Workforce Development
Agents Involved:
Turner, Susan
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Family and Consumer Science
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Leadership
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Economic Development
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 with these topics being identified as one of the three most essential by Monroe County residents. 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:

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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 


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 



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 

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:  paid staff, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders

                        Date: September through May



                        Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

                        Inputs: paid staff, curriculum publications and resources, local 

employers and community leaders

                        Date: September through May



                        Project or Activity: Networking for Success

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

                        Inputs:  paid staff, curriculum publications and resources, local 

employers and community leaders

                        Date: September through May




Success Stories

Student Mask Project

Author: Esther "Susan" Turner

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

The COVID-19 Pandemic presented a number of challenges for school systems.  One of those challenges was ensuring that children who attended in-person classes would have a face mask.  The Monroe County Superintendent contacted the Monroe County Homemaker organization and asked if the group would be willing to sew face masks for the students entering the school system in September.  The fabric and elastic was provided by the school system.  The masks were cut by a local clothin

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Agents Banded Together to Host Virtual 4-H Clubs

Author: Esther "Susan" Turner

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

 The pandemic of 2020 brought our entire nation to a screeching halt. Except for first responders, the United States and much of the world were on lock-down for much of the spring and summer. As summer turned into fall and the end of COVID-19 not in sight, a group of agents banded together to see how they could continue to meet the needs of their 4-H clientele. And thus, a new experiment of hosting district virtual 4-H clubs was born. This new concept extended the opportunity to learn high

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