Developing Human CapitalPlan of Work

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Russell County CES

Title:
Developing Human Capital
MAP:
Developing Human Capital
Agents Involved:
4-H, FCS, ANR, assistant(s)
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Leadership
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Communications and Expressive Arts
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Positive Employability
Situation:

Russell County has over 17,000 residents.  The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities for leadership development to residents of all ages in order to create a positive impact on their future.  Basic leadership knowledge and skills are essential for success at any stage of life and in almost any field of employment.  Developing leadership skills allow residents to face the challenges of the future with confidence whether those challenges emerge from school, community development, employment, family, or personal life.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Outcome:  Write a 4-H speech/demonstration

Indicator:  Youth write a speech/demonstration with introduction, body, and conclusion

Method:  survey, volunteer leader input, observation

Timeline:  conclusion of program

 

Outcome:  Presentation of 4-H speech/demonstration

Indicator:  Youth present a speech/demonstration to group and/or judges

Method:  observation, score sheets, self-evaluation

Timeline:  conclusion of program

 

Outcome:  implementation of parliamentary procedure

Indicator:  youth and adult clubs/groups lead effective meetings

Method:  observation

Timeline:  throughout program year

 

Outcome:  Create effective written communication and expressive arts pieces

Indicator:  increase in quality of written and artistic expression

Method:   observation and self-evaluation

Timeline:  throughout program

 

Outcome:  volunteers lead effective programs

Indicator:  program expansion through youth and adult volunteer leaders

Method:  observation

Timeline:  throughout program year

 

Outcome:  community engagement increases

Indicator:  CES clients recognize and participation in service-learning in community

Method:  observation and participation

Timeline:  throughout program year

 

Outcome:  increase community pride

Indicator:  youth develop interests in modeling good citizenship qualities

Method:  youth self-evaluation

Timeline:  conclusion of program

 

Outcome:  increase employability skills and aspirations for gainful employment

Indicator:  25% of participants develop 21st century skills for employment

Method:   observation, formal evaluation, self-evaluation

Timeline:  conclusion of program and into the future years

 

Outcome:  participants develop SMART goals and take steps to achieve them

Indicator:  1/3 of participants achieve a short-term goal

Method:   self-evaluation

Timeline:  throughout program year

 

Outcome:  Council(s) sponsor an educational or service project for the community

Indicator:   completion of a sponsored program

Method:    observation

Timeline:  throughout year

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Youth ages 9-18

Activity/Project: 4-H Speech and Demonstrations

Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Speech and Demonstration publications

Inputs: guidelines, volunteer leaders, judges

Date: Winter 2023

 

Activity/Project: 4-H written communications

Curriculum: 4-H communications curricula and contest guidelines

Inputs: guidelines, volunteers, judges

Date: fall 2022/winter 2023

 

 

Activity/Project: Expressive Arts programming

Curriculum: National 4-H arts, theater, music, and photography curriculum

Inputs: curricula, state fair categories, volunteers, meeting area

Date: throughout program year

 

Activity/Project: 4-H Community Service

Curriculum: True Leaders in Service guidelines

Inputs: youth-adult partnership

Date: winter 2023

 

Activity/Project: 4-H club programming

Curriculum: 4-H leadership and club curricula

Inputs: curricula, volunteers, youth, mentors

Date: throughout program year

 

Activity/Project: Citizenship education

Curriculum: KY 4-H citizenship curricula

Inputs: participants, volunteers, curricula

Date: September-April

 

Activity/Project: Homemaker Clubs and Programming

Curriculum: KEHA resources

Inputs: leaders and members; KEHA resources

Date: throughout program year

 

Activity/Project: Workforce Preparation

          Curriculum: 21st Century Skills for Success

          Inputs: participants, volunteers, meeting space

          Date: throughout program year

 

Activity/Project: Cultural Arts Contest

          Curriculum: cultural arts guidelines

          Inputs: participants, volunteers, judges

          Date: winter 2023

 

Audience: Youth and Adults

Activity:  Council sponsors a program for the community

Curriculum: Civic Engagement publications

Inputs: volunteers

Date: throughout year

 

Activity: Volunteer Development

Curriculum: Working with Councils

Inputs: volunteers, willingness to lead

Date: throughout year

 

Audience: District Board and CEC

Curriculum: By-Laws

Inputs: board members and council members

Date: throughout year

 

 

        



Success Stories

School Supplies Drive for Eastern KY

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

School Supplies Drive for Eastern KY

I pledge my hands to larger serve.  This statement is part of the 4-H pledge and a cornerstone of the 4-H program.  In mid-August, several eastern Kentucky counties were impacted by devastating flood waters during a multi-hour rain event. Several counties were dramatically impacted by the flood waters.  School had just begun in Russell County, and this provided an excellent opportunity for youth to give back to young people their own age.  Engaging youth in a variety of commu

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Citizenship Carries Responsibilities

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Leadership

The Russell County 4-H program collaborated with the Russell County School System to provide a citizenship program to 212 fifth grade youth.  Citizenship education increases the likelihood of engagement in community education and community service as well as the understanding of the political process.  During the 4-H club meetings, youth were introduced to the concept of a citizen, the qualities of a good citizen, American flag etiquette, American flag folding, and the emblems that rep

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