Initiating and supporting civil, social, cultural, and educational programs for economic development. Plan of Work

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Greenup County CES

Title:
Initiating and supporting civil, social, cultural, and educational programs for economic development.
MAP:
Jobs and Infrastructure
Agents Involved:
Pullin, Hieneman, Stephens, 4-H Vacancy
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Business Retention and Expansion
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Positive Employability
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Community Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Civic Engagement
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.  

Greenup Business Association (GBA) is much smaller than it's neighboring county's business structure. GBA receives support from the Ashland Alliance, but the members have expressed a desire for more county-specific work on business retention and expansion. GBA is made up of local leaders who want to give back to the community but do not always know how to connect with schools or as volunteers. Extension can be the catalyst for leadership and volunteerism through the GBA.

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:  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 


Outcome: BRE program through CEDIK

Indicator: CEDIK's BRE survey and workshops

Method: CEDIK led meetings and workshops

Timeline: special projects

Learning Opportunities:


Audience:  Greenup County Community Members

Project or Activity:  Greenup County Farm to Table Dinner

Content or Curriculum:  Volunteer-led community event with partners 

Inputs:  Agents, Staff, Volunteers

Date:  Summer

 

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: Spring semester 

 

Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message

Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

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

 Date: Spring Semester

 

 Project or Activity: Networking for Success

  Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

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

  Date: Spring Semester

 

Audience: Greenup Business Association members

Project or Activity: Participate in monthly meetings

Content or Curriculum: Collaboration on events / Networking / Business Expansion and Development

Inputs: Fine Arts Agent, CEDIK resources, community business owners

Date: monthly



Success Stories

Holiday Market

Author: Anne Stephens

Major Program: Advancing the Creative Economy

Holiday Market

Success Story Holiday Market 2021After the 2020 cancellation of the Holiday Market due to the pandemic, a renewed excitement, new vendors, and an impressive crowd of shoppers made the 6th annual 2021 Holiday Market a big success! It was obviously a welcomed event for everyone involved. The culture among vendors was supportive, cooperative, and encouraging, The shoppers were sharing their happy holiday spirit with thankfulness for the return of this event in our community.   Providing opport

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Connecting Local Value Chains

Author: Linda Hieneman

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Connecting Local Value Chains

After the 2020 cancellation of the Holiday Market due to the pandemic, a renewed excitement, new vendors, and an impressive crowd of shoppers made the 6th annual 2021 Holiday Market a big success! Providing opportunities for the Creative Economy to thrive in our community is one of the missions of the Arts Extension Program. Many of the Cultural Arts participants in the Homemaker Program also participate as vendors in the Holiday Market. Many of the vendors are members of the Greenup County Farm

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Greenup County Tourism

Author: Anne Stephens

Major Program: Community Design/Creative Placemaking

Greenup County Tourism

Discover Greenup and Kite DayThe Greenup County Tourism Commission (GCTC) has undergone drastic changes over the past year. Because the former director left abruptly, leaving behind some complication, there was a need for someone to take the helm and establish procedures for communication, recordkeeping, grants, programming, marketing, and ethical practices of community development. As an Extension Agent working in the area of community arts and development, I was asked to take on the role of Ch

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