2021 21st Century Life Skills/Developing Human CapitalPlan of Work

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Kenton County CES

Title:
2021 21st Century Life Skills/Developing Human Capital
MAP:
2021 Economic and Workplace Development
Agents Involved:
Denise Donahue, Kathy Byrnes, Dan Allen, Diane Kelley, Mary Averbeck, Joan Bowling, Linda Brown-Price
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Positive Employability
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
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. 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). Studies show in the United States, only 1/3 of high school seniors are college ready. Only 1/3 of high school graduates are work-ready. 

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 


Outcome: Improved workplace listening skills 

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to utilize listening cues (nonverbal, quasi-verbal, 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:

Audience4-H Members (ages 9-18) ,4-H Members’ Families
ProjectLeverage partnerships to enhance existing initiatives around college & career readiness
Content: KY 4-H Agent-written Workforce Preparation curriculum pieces are currently on the 4-H Agent Resource Guide: Resource Guide > Family & Consumer Science > Workforce Preparation: National 4-H Career Readiness Framework; Kentucky Career Clusters (there are actually 16, not 14!) https://education.ky.gov/CTE/kytech/Documents/Career%20Clusters%20Update.pdf
Input: 4-H Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders
Date: August 2020 to May 2021

Project: Expand exploration, development, and practical application of academic learning and 21st Century Skills for Success
ContentKY 4-H Agent-written Workforce Preparation curriculum pieces are currently on the 4-H Agent Resource Guide: Resource Guide > Family & Consumer Science > Workforce Preparation: National 4-H Career Readiness Framework;  Kentucky Career Clusters (there are actually 16, not 14!) https://education.ky.gov/CTE/kytech/Documents/Career%20Clusters%20Update.pdf
Input: 4-H Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders
Date: August 2020 to May 2021


Audience: Adults, teens, unemployed individuals, limited-resource individuals, parolees
Project or Activity: Forming a Job Club
Content or Curriculum: KY CES Resources
Input: FCS Agents, Community Partners (Unemployment Office)
Date: Fall 2021 to Spring 2022


Audience: Young Adults, Job Seekers
Project or Activity: Resume and Interview Skills Classes
Content or Curriculum: KY CES Resources
Inputs: KY CES State Specialists, Program Assistants, FCS Agents, Community Partners
Date: September-October 2021, March-April 2022


 Audience: 4-H Youth
 Project or Activity: 4-H Record Books
 Content or Curriculum: Corresponding 4-H Record Books
 Inputs: Agents
 Date: June, July 2022


Audience: Homeowners
Activity: Ins and Outs of Downsizing your Home
Content or Curriculum: UK publications
Inputs: FCS agent
Date: March 2022


Audience: General public
Activity: Savvy Sellers and Bargain Hunters
Content: UK curriculum
Inputs: FCS agent, thrift store personnel, antique professional
Date: April 2022


Audience: Youth Middle and High School 

Activity: 4-H “It’s Your Reality”
Content or Curriculum: UK Copyrighted Inputs
Inputs: Agents and County Middle and High Schools
Date: School Year: 2020 – 2021


Audience: Youth Grade School 

Activity: “Dollars & Sense”
Content or Curriculum: UK Copyrighted
Inputs: Agents and County-wide Grade Schools
Date: School Year: 2020 - 2021


Activity: 4-H School Clubs, Communication Events
Content or Curriculum: Speech and Demo lesson is part of every curriculum
Inputs: Agent, Volunteers, Schools, Assistants
Date: September 2021 – July 2022


Activity: 4-H Achievement
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Leadership Achievement Curriculum
Inputs: Agents & Assistants
Date: September 2021– April 2022



Success Stories

Livestock Volunteers impact county program efforts

Author: Diane Kelley

Major Program: Agriculture

Livestock Volunteers impact county program efforts

In 2005, Kara Gurley became a certified 4-H volunteer leader in the Kentucky 4-H Livestock Program dedicated to educating 4-H Youth and their parents on the fundamentals of livestock and livestock ownership.  As a long-term member of the 4-H livestock program, Kara is sharing livestock projects with her nieces and the children of some of her former 4-H club members.  She is most proud of the many 4-H members who seek education beyond high school using funds from the livestock sale. &nb

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Embryology in the Classroom Hatching Classroom Projects

Author: Diane Kelley

Major Program: Agriculture

Embryology in the Classroom Hatching Classroom Projects

 2022 Embryology in the Classroom  Hatching Classroom ProjectsIncubating and hatching chicken eggs in a classroom is a hands-on learning experience teachers used with students from kindergarten to 12th grade in Kenton County during the spring of 2022.  Classroom lessons referencing chicken embryos taught complex systems such as nutrition and circulatory system, and basic skills such as data measurement, collection, and analysis. The project helped students learn biological concept

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Record books positive effects

Author: Diane Kelley

Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)

“Recordkeeping is a key component of proper data management.  When data are recorded accurately, consistently, and carefully the ability to review analyze, and test the data is greatly enhanced.  …captured in a paper notebook, spreadsheets, or electronic data…, there should be a consistent approach…” Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarly Activity 2022.Writing and maintaining a record book is a basic tenet of 4-H programs.  4-H record books

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