Extension
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Initiating and supporting civil, social, cultural, and educational programs for economic development.
Jobs and Infrastructure
Pullin, Hieneman, Stephens, Presley Adkins Grubb
Business Retention and Expansion
Positive Employability
Community Engagement
Civic Engagement
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.
- More effective employees and community leaders.
- Improved financial capability for Kentuckians, results in better quality of life and stronger families.
- Select, propose, and construct BRE work with Greenup Business Association and CEDIK
- Local artisans and farmers participating in local markets with local and tristate consumers
- Practice better employee “soft/essential skills” such as communication, networking, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, etc.
- Improve employability through practical living skills and continued education practices.
- Prepare local businesses for BRE work in collaboration with CEDIK
- Change knowledge, opinions, skills, and aspirations, to improve employability through work and practical living skills and continuing education practices.
- Identify and recognize local businesses
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
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
Author: Anne Stephens
Major Program: Community Design/Creative Placemaking
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
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
Author: Anne Stephens
Major Program: Advancing the Creative Economy
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
