Developing Youth Into Productive and Contributing CitizensPlan of Work

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Title:
Developing Youth Into Productive and Contributing Citizens
MAP:
Youth Development
Agents Involved:
Tyrone Gentry
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Science, Engineering, and Technology
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Leadership
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Civic Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Health
Situation:

Preparing youth with diverse skills enhances their academic offerings and creates youth who are better prepared to be leaders, entrepreneurs, and contributors to a better community.  According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, 2017 STEM Jobs Update, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers help drive our nation’s innovation and competitiveness by generating new ideas and new companies.  Employers look for leadership skills in future employees.  Developing leadership in the youth and adults who are involved in the 4-H program is a priority.  With these pressures upon the youth, many youths struggle with obesity, addiction, and self-esteem. 25% of youth report some form of emotional or behavioral condition and suicide rates are at a record high (KY suicides per 100,000 people: 15.3, 10th highest in the nation). By working closely with schools and communities, Kentucky 4-H Programs can provide experiential, real-world opportunities for 4-H Members, participants, and families to explore and pursue their future options while building their self-esteem and personal confidence.  

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Success Stories

Youth Learn Connections to Nature, Preserving Their Communities

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: Natural Resources

Youth Learn Connections to Nature, Preserving Their Communities

One of Green County's greatest assets is our natural resources which are used for sources of income for families, production of food, recreation, and aesthetic enjoyment. These resources are gifts from previous generations and instilling the appreciation and conservation of them for future generations is an important goal for developing youth into productive citizens.  Green County 4-H provides educational programming connecting youth and their families to our natural habitats.  Yo

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The Passport to the World Begins at the Family Table

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

The Passport to the World Begins at the Family Table

     The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a workshee

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Civic Engagement Creates Caring Adults

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: Leadership

Civic Engagement Creates Caring Adults

Youth must understand our history, culture, and political systems in order to be participating citizens.  When adults do not understand the political environment, they are less likely to be engaged with decision-makers.  4-H teaches youth leadership, parliamentary procedure, and a history appreciation that provides youth opportunities to test the waters and dream of future inspirations.  Green County 4-H engaged 340 youths with practical leadership skills that taught them basic pa

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Youth Learn Stress Management Skills for Positve Mental Health

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: Health

Youths feel overwhelmed often for totally different reasons than adults, but the stress affects them in unhealthy ways just the same.  For students, those stressors can show themselves as "fatigue, anxiety, depression, and poor academic performance"*.  It may be the youth who is distracted.  Who feel unconfident in themselves. Who avoids positive opportunities.  4-H recognizes that all of these contribute to preventing youth from being successful.Green County 4-H or

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Youth Solve Renewable Wind Energy Effeciencies

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Youth Solve Renewable Wind Energy Effeciencies

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is important for our youth to be successful in an ever-increasing technological society. Almost every aspect of our life is influenced, controlled, or made easier (or harder) by a STEM advancement.  Some of the fastest and most profitable jobs are STEM-based; the grease monkey of the early automobiles would be hard-pressed to diagnose car problems today without the aid and knowledge of computer-based tools.  STEM teaches youth to

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