Enhancing Leadership & Communication SkillsPlan of Work

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Clark County CES

Title:
Enhancing Leadership & Communication Skills
MAP:
Engaging Community Leaders
Agents Involved:
Madalyn Wells, Levi Berg, Shonda Johnston, Carrie Spry, Aubrey Lawson
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





Success Stories

Area Middle School Retreat

Author: Aubrey Lawson

Major Program: Leadership

According to research, middle school is a time where young people explore their strengths and interests in order to find their place in the world (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is essential to provide positive experiences in which young people are able to explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, Kentucky 4-H sees a decline in enrollment numbers for middle school age youth. In an effort to retain this age group, the Area C1-C4 Teen Council worked to plan, implement, and evaluat

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C1-C4 Teen Retreat 2023

Author: Aubrey Lawson

Major Program: Leadership

The objectives of C1-C4 Area 4-H Teen Retreat are to develop leadership and teamwork skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, have fun, make new friends, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills, and develop positive youth-adult partnerships. This overnight educational experience is a culminating event for the C1-C4 Area Teen Council, who worked for several months to plan implement, and evaluate this 2-night, 3-day program for their

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Extension Fallfest

Author: Levi Berg

Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

"Extension is the best kept secret" is a phrase every extension employee has heard at one point in time. Clark County Extension decided to try and spread the news about all of the wonderful services extension offers and hopefully reach new people thru a Fall Fest event. This event was free and open to everyone of all ages. Many steps were made in advertising this event including articles in the local newspaper and shows on local radio. Many activities were offered from fish casting com

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4-H Capitol Experience

Author: Aubrey Lawson

Major Program: Civic Engagement

4-H Capitol Experience

In a 2016 survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, one in four youth were unable to name the three branches of government. In addition, in July 2018 the Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 158.141 stated a student must pass a civics test at a rate of 60% or higher, composed of 100 questions to graduate from a public high school with a regular diploma. To address this need, Kentucky 4-H Capitol Experience was established with the objectives of: Developing a positive relationship between elec

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