Extension
It Starts With Us
Youth as Successful Citizens
Lifeskill Development Empower Youth
Janeen Tramble
4-H Youth Development Programming
Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum
Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Youth Development is part of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. Extension’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family. 4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
According to 2014 population estimates (census.gov) 22% of Trigg residents are under 18 years of age. The graduation rate in Trigg County is 79%, much lower than Kentucky’s graduation rate of 88.0 %. As of 2014, only 34% of Trigg County students are college or career ready.4-H youth development programs develop “soft skills” which employers desire such as communications skills, teamwork, collaboration, problem solving and conflict resolutions. Research also shows us developing a strong sense of personal identity, responsibility, caring, compassion, and tolerance are essential first steps toward being engaged at the community level (National 4-H Council, 2014
Youth will contribute to self, family, community and to the institutions of our society.
Youth will have reduced risky behavior now and in the future.
4-H alumni will be successful in a global society.
4-H youth will successfully enter the workplace and/or institution of higher
Youth will use scientific decision making techniques to make decisions on a daily basis.
Youth will express themselves to others in group settings and on an individual bases.
Youth have a positive bond with a caring adult who believe in their success.
Youth apply the skills learned in 4-H in other activities at home, school and in the community.
Youth set and achieve goals through a 4-H program
Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the decision-making process.
Youth learn skills need to communicate with others.
Adult mentors will understand elements of positive youth development.
Youth learn and develop life skills though 4-H.
Youth learn steps in goal setting and developing a plan of action.
Outcome: Increase job readiness skills, improved marketing
Indicator: Effective completion of applications
Method: Applications for 4-H, teen leaders, scholarships
Timeline: Year around
Outcome: Practice skills that can be used in the workplace
Indicator: quality completion of projects and skills learned
Indicator: setting and achieving goals
Method: testimonials or members, parents, and leaders
Timeline: Year around
Outcome: Develop skills that contribute to becoming a productive citizen
Indicator: Ability to collaborate and work together as a team
Indicator: Ability to follow guidance of leaders/employers
Method: Surveys, interviews with youth, parents and volunteers
Timeline: year around
Outcome: Increase knowledge of career opportunities
Indicator: ability to recognize career requirements
Method: Project clubs
Timeline: Year around
Method: Reality Store
Timeline: Spring 2018
Outcome: Increase knowledge of money management
Indicator: ability to make wise choices
Method: Reality Store
Timeline: February 2018
Audience: Club members
Project or Activity: school, community and project clubs
Content or Curriculum: 7 core curriculum areas
Inputs: agents, volunteers, teachers, teens
Date: Year around
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Applications/interviews
Content or Curriculum: world of work
Inputs: agents, volunteers, teachers, teens
Date: Year around
Audience: Club Members
Project or Activity: Vet science, Ham project, other animal science projects
Content or Curriculum: National & Kentucky project books
Inputs: agents, volunteers
Date: Year around
Audience: Club Members, volunteers
Project or Activity: shooting sports
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H shooting sports guidelines
Inputs: certified volunteers, agents, parents
Date: year round
Author: Nola Janeen Tramble
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Situation: According to a study by Pamela Norum a professor in the Department of Textiles and Apparel Management at the University of Missouri, sewing skills have gradually decreased with each generation after the Baby Boomers. A Trigg county volunteer who enjoys sewing and teaching made an effort to reverses that trend this summer. Target Audience…youth ages 7 to 19 Educational ResponseA series of sewing day camps this summer. The newly recruited sewing leaders goal was
Author: Nola Janeen Tramble
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Situation: In a county where horses are used for pleasure and work, there has been a demand for a 4-H horse club. Thankfully 2 volunteers stepped up and became certified horse leader this fall. Target Audience: youth ages 9 to 19 Educational Response: Because of the need for a 4-H horse club, 2 volunteers attended the horse leader certification this fall. One of the volunteers is a special needs young man. A former 4-H member, he has a heart to give back to the orga
Author: Nola Janeen Tramble
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Many communities struggle with young adults leaving the community to pursue “Bigger and Better Things.” In an effort to reverse this trend and encourage outstanding young people to serve their community, Trigg County Youth Leadership was developed. The program targets High school Junior and Seniors. The youth leadership program is a collaboration of the Trigg County High School, Trigg County chamber of commerce, local business and many community organization. The Trigg County 4-H age
Author: Nola Janeen Tramble
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Cooperative extension programs are to serve all Kentuckians. However, there isn’t a lot of opportunity for students with developmental disabilities. A Trigg County volunteer changed that. After coming to the Trigg county 4-H agent with his idea for the Challenge Me Club, we met with the Trigg County high school special education teacher to plan a weeklong program. The goal of the program was for the developmentally disables students (Buddies) to explore, reflect and apply learn
