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Trigg County CES

Title:
Youth as Successful Citizens
MAP:
Lifeskill Development Empower Youth
Agents Involved:
Cecelia Hostilo, Graham Cofield
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
4-H Youth Development Programming
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
Situation:

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

Long-Term Outcomes:

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


Intermediate Outcomes:

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

Initial Outcomes:

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.

Evaluation:

Outcome: Increase job readiness skills, improved marketing 

Indicator: Effective completion of applications

Method: Applications for 4-H, teen leaders, scholarships, achievement applications

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: Project Clubs, Evaluations

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 2020


Outcome: Increase knowledge of money management

Indicator: ability to make wise choices

Method: Reality Store

Timeline: February 2020


Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Club members

Project or Activity: school, project clubs

Content or Curriculum: 7 core curriculum areas

Inputs: agents, volunteers, teens

Date: Year around


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Applications/interviews, achievement applications

Content or Curriculum: world of work

Inputs: agents, volunteers, teachers, teens

Date: Year around


Audience: Club Members

Project or Activity: Vet science, Ham project, livestock, horse and 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





Success Stories

Farm Safety Day

Author: Cecelia Hostilo

Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources

Agriculture and Farming are vital to the economy of Trigg County.  Latest statistics show that there are 397 farms in the county, and 90% of these farms are operated by families and individuals.  It is important that children become aware of how to be safe on the farm early on. The Trigg County ANR agent, FCS agent, and SNAP paraprofessional teamed together the conduct the annual Progressive Farm Safety Day for all 4th graders in Trigg County.  The event took place at a farm locat

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