Financial and Career Preparedness- NEW
Financial and Career Preparedness
Adkins, Wilson, Spurgeon, Lovett, Roy
Science, Engineering, and Technology
Financial Education - General
Family and Consumer Science
General:
According to the 2019 Community Assessment, respondents expressed a great deal of concern for financial and career preparedness. Respondents indicated the following concerns/needs:
- 22.77%- more youth life skills training (money management, life decision making, etc.).
- 14.03%- better youth and adult career readiness.
- 13.53%- better family skills in reducing debt, increasing savings and financial planning.
- 8.54%- more qualified employees for existing and new jobs.
The Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Statewide report 2019 indicates that money management for family and youth and employee 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. Employees 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.
4-H
As we progress in to the 21st century a number of factors have gained prevalence within Family and Consumer Science driven by the increase of online and mobile shopping, the rise of video based at home tutorials, and the shifting family structures as evident by 17% of stay-at-home parents being fathers. The ever changing landscape of the family and the consumer highlights the need for a responsive and innovative FCS program while also providing the basic needs that all families have as they navigate lives many challenges. Kentucky 4-H Seeks to meet these needs through working with youth and families in a variety of situations to increase their consumer awareness, financial management, nutrition, culinary arts, textiles, housing, and human development.
Better family money management skills, such as reducing debt, increasing savings, and financial planning. More effective employees and community leaders. Improved financial capability for Kentuckians, results in better quality of life and stronger families.
4-H
• Be responsible and contributing individuals and family members
• Gain and maintain employment through life skill development
• Contribute to a safe and healthy home and community
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.
4-H
- Utilize and practice life skills in projects and life situations
- Project a positive image and self-confidence
- Practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making
- Make choices that lead to responsible and beneficial results
- Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future
Change knowledge, opinions, skills and aspirations to improve employability through work and practical skills and continuing education practices.
4-H
- Gain knowledge and develop skills in Family & Consumer Sciences projects and programs
- Understand the decision-making process
- Gain skills in setting a goal and developing a plan of action
- Learn to read and follow instructions
Initial Outcome:Improved workforce communication
Indicator: Number of individuals who reported the intent to utilize etiquette practices to i mprove verbal, written, and electronic communication practices.
Method: Pre and post test
Timeline: On going
Intermediate Outcome: Improved workplace listening skills
Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area how to itilize listening cues.
Method: Pre and post evaluation
Timeline: On going
Long-term Outcome: Networking Skills
Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increased levels of confidence.
Method: Pre and Post Evaluation
Timeline: On going
4-H
Outcome to be Evaluated
- Youth who engage in FCS project work, lesson/activities
Indicator of Success for Outcome
- Youth complete a FCS Project, lesson/activities
Method of Evaluation
- 4-H Common Measures Universal Survey
Timeline
- September to May
Audience: Working age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce
Project or Activity: 10 Soft Skills for Success
Content or Curriculum: Positive Employ ability
Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders
Date: July 2024-June 2025
Audience: Working Age adults and Young adults preparing for the workforce
Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message
Content or Curriculum: Positive Employ ability
Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders
Date: July 2024-June 2025
Audience: Working age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce
Project or Activity: Networking for Success
Content or Curriculum: Positive Employ ability
Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders
Date: July 2024-June 2025
4-H
Audience: Middle and High School Youth
Project or Activity: APES Program/ It’s Your Reality
Content or Curriculum: APES & It’s Your Reality curricula
Inputs: agent, local businesses, high school and middle school teachers
Date: Fall or Spring (school year)
Audience: Middle and High School Youth
Project or Activity: Home Environment projects
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Home Environment Curriculum
Inputs: 4-H and FCS Agent, master clothing volunteers, 4-H volunteers, FCS teachers
Author: Edith Lovett
Major Program: Economic and Business Development - FCS
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