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, Presley Adkins Grubb
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

Greenup Old Fashion Days Field Trips

Author: Anne Stephens

Major Program: Community Design/Creative Placemaking

Greenup Old Fashion Days Field Trips

Greenup Old Fashion Days (OFD) is one of the longest-running community festivals in the state. Now in its 56th year, Greenup OFD spans three days and involves thousands of people through partnerships, performances, vendors, contests, and special events. The OFD committee is made up of 26 community volunteers, led by co-chairs: Anne Stephens and Bambi Reed. Anne is the Greenup Extension Agent for Community Arts and Bambi is a local business owner. Under this leadership, OFD has been able to

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Community Leadership Development

Author: Linda Hieneman

Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

There is a need in each community to develop people to maintain a high quality of life and productivity. One component of this is allowing them to develop as leaders and educate them regarding the community in which they live. The Greenup County Extension Agent partnered with the local chamber of Commerce – Ashland Alliance Community Leadership Development Program.  The program consist of seven weeks, meeting once a week covering topics that are crucial to our Tristate area which incl

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Farmers Market

Author: Anne Stephens

Major Program: Advancing the Creative Economy

Farmers Market

The Greenup County Farmers Market was established in 2005 with five farmer/producer vendors only. As the market grew and became more established in the community, some local artisans became interested in participating as vendors. At first, there was some hesitation on the part of farmers about expanding the focus of agricultural economy into the creative economy. Because of the leadership, encouragement, and modeling of team work from the Ag Agent, FCS Agent, and the Community Arts Agent, the fi

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