Knox County CES

Title:

Empowering Youth and Adult Community Leaders

MAP:

Empowering Community Leaders

Agents Involved:

Danielle Barrett, Renata Farmer, Wayne Kirby

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Community Engagement

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Community Leadership Development

Situation:

Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within Knox County is critical for the sustainability of our community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen families and individuals. Extension Volunteers help to spread our land grant mission to get the latest, research-based information out to the people of Knox County. Through the efforts of County Extension Agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.

Long-Term Outcomes:

*Knox County's health and economy is strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.
*Community problems are addressed and resolved through active engaged local leaders bringing resources together to meet a common goal.
*Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities,community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.
*Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community
*Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Adults and youth who:
*Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools, and community outreach.
*Improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
*Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives.
*Youth and adults will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified need

Initial Outcomes:

*Knox County residents increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
*County Extension and 4-H clubs' leadership increases knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
*Knox County residents increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.

Evaluation:

Short Term Outcome: Increase in the amount of individuals being members on councils and fulfilling leadership roles within an organization.

Indicator: Increased participation in councils, coalitions, and 4-H clubs.

Method: Observance, Testimonials

Timeline: 2017-2018

Intermediate Outcome: Improvement in the leadership skills in youths and adults. Youth and adults will be active in their community.

Indicator: Increased interest in participation of clubs, coalition, and community events

Method: Observance, Testimonials

Timeline: 2017-2018

Long Term Outcome: Youth and adults will have active involvement in their clubs and community and will serve as mentors to others.

Indicator: Individuals fulfilling vacant leadership roles in their community

Method: U.S. Census Bureau, Federal Labor Statistics

Timeline: 2017-2019

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youths

Activity: 4-H Communications Events

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications Curriculum, Volunteers

Date: Throughout the year 

Audience: General Public & Parents involved with FRC programs

Activity: Parenting Enrichment

Content: FCS Curriculum, Keys to Great Parenting

Date: Throughout Year 

Audience: Youth (ages 14-19)

Activity: Teen Leadership Academy

Content: 4-H Curriculum, Step Up to Leadership

Date: September - June

Audience: Homemakers

Activity: Leadership Programs, KELD, and other FCS programs

Content: KEHA Leader Lessons, FCS Curriculum, Volunteers

Date Throughout 2016-2017

Audience: Youths

Activity: 4-H Teen & Robotics Clubs and School clubs

Content: 4-H Curriculum, Volunteers, Grant Funds, LCHS

Date: Throughout the year

Success Stories