Clark County CES

Title:

Enhancing Leadership & Communication Skills

MAP:

Engaging Community Leaders

Agents Involved:

Madalyn Wells, Clay Stamm, Shonda Johnston, Horticulture Agent (vacant), 4-H Agent (Vacant)

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Facilitation Training

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Agriculture

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Family and Consumer Science

Situation:

Building the capacity of volunteer leaders is critical for the sustainability of communities that support and strengthen families and the Clark County Community. The Clark County Extension Service is committed to engaging, educating and empowering local citizens to investigate issues, vocalize viewpoints, make responsible decisions, take ownership of solutions and contribute to a work-ready Clark County.

Long-Term Outcomes:

-Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders

-Increased individual skills related to workforce readiness

-Clark County’s community health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership

Intermediate Outcomes:

-Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach

-Improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs

-Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems

-Development of soft skills related to employment

Initial Outcomes:

-Collaborate with local agencies related to workforce readiness

-Implement individual leadership practices: identifying community needs, parlimentary procedures, interpersonal communication, teamwork

-Empower leaders to assume leadership roles in local decision-making bodies

Evaluation:

Outcome: Workforce readiness

Indicator: Individuals are prepared to apply for employment

Method: Post Program Survey

Timeline: Annually

Outcome: Individual Leadership Practices and Empowerment of Leaders

Indicator: Continued involvement in leadership development opportunities

Method: Number of Participants in Leadership and Communication Programs, Involvement of individuals with the County Extension Council and Program Councils

Timeline: Annually

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Age Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Communication Contest

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, School Personnel, Community Volunteers

Date: Spring 

Audience: 4-H Age Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Art Club

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff and Facilities, 4-H Volunteers

Date: Monthly

Audience: 4-H Age Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Art and Culture Club

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff and Facilities, 4-H Volunteers

Date: Monthly

Audience: Community Members

Project or Activity: Leadership Winchester Ag Day

Content or Curriculum: Clark County Ag Tour, leadership discussion

Inputs: Clark County Farmers, City of Winchester, Clark CES, Community Volunteers

Date: Spring

Audience: 4-H Middle and High School Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Teen and Leadership Clubs

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content, District and Statewide Events

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers

Date: Monthly

Audience: 4-H Junior and Teen Leadership Club Officers

Project or Activity: Officer Training

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Meeting Procedures; Expectations; Officer Responsibilities

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff; State 4-H Officer

Date: Fall 

Audience: Middle and High School Youth

Project or Activity: Mock Interviews/Career Readiness

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers

Date: Spring

Audience: 4-H age youth and adult volunteers

Project or Activity: 4-H Leader Training Workshops (Volunteer/4-H Officers)

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content/Guidelines

Inputs: 4-H Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers

Date: Spring

Audience:  14-18 yr old Jr/CIT Counselor, adult counselors

Project or Activity:  4-H Camp Counselor training

Content or Curriculum:  KY 4-H Camp Curriculum

Inputs:  4-H Extension Staff

Date:  Spring

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: 

Audience: high School youth

Project or Activity: Life Skills Academy

Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability, Life Skills Academy

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

Date: Fall

Audience: Beef Industry Leaders

Project or Activity: Clark County Cattlemen’s Events

Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Learning

Inputs: Extension Agents/Specialists (other states), Clark County Cattlemen’s Board, ANR Agent

Date: Quarterly 

Audience: Community Leaders

Project or Activity: Program Advisory Councils (4-H/FCS/ANR), County Extension Council, District Board

Content or Curriculum: Extension Guidelines

Inputs: Extension Staff, Community Volunteers

Date: Annually

Audience:Clark County Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Officer Training

Content or Curriculum: UK Curriculum

Inputs:Clark Co FCS, staff, community leaders

Date:Fall, Annually

Audience: Extension Homemakers/Adults

Project or Activity:Leader Lessons

Content or Curriculum:UK Curriculum

Inputs:Clark Co FCS, staff, Area FCS Agents

Date: Monthly

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Clark County Jr. Cattlemen’s Association

Content or Curriculum: Youth Leadership Development

Inputs: UK Specialist, Community Volunteers, Clark County FFA, Kentucky Beef Council

Date: Monthly

Audience:  Adults

Project or Activity:  Master Gardner Volunteer Training

Content or Curriculum:  UK Curriculum; Specialists

Inputs:  UK Extension Agents, staff; community partners

Date:  Annually

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