Extension
It Starts With Us
Empowering Youth and Adult Community Leaders
Empowering Community Leaders
Danielle Barrett, Renata Farmer, Wayne Kirby
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Community Engagement
4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
Community Leadership Development
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.
*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.
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
*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.
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: 2018-2019
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: 2018-2019
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: 2018-2020
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 2018-2019
Audience: Youths
Activity: 4-H Teen & Robotics Clubs and School clubs
Content: 4-H Curriculum, Volunteers, Grant Funds, LCHS
Date: Throughout the year
