Extension
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Developing Life Skills
Life Skills Development
Elizabeth Coots, Ryan Farley, Adam Probst, Faye Kuosman
4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
As recognized by county stakeholders, the development of both hard and soft skills is an important aspect of workforce prep. Many are entering the career field not having developed the skills necessary to receive and maintain the job. With the county unemployment rate as of 2017 hovering at around 3.2% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is imperative that Woodford County Extension work to develop life skills that clientele can use to better equip themselves for all facets of their life including their careers.
An increase in qualified job candidates and a decrease in unemployment throughout Woodford County.
Clientele will employ specific skills or practices learned from Woodford County Extension programs to better equip themselves as future employees in Woodford County.
Clientele will be able to identify different life skills that are both applicable and necessary to become active and engaged Woodford County citizens.
Initial Outcome: Clientele will be able to identify different life skills that are both applicable and necessary to become active and engaged Woodford County citizens.
Indicator: Self-Report
Method: Evaluations
Timeline: Per program
Intermediate Outcome: Clientele will employ specific skills or practices learned from Woodford County Extension programs to better equip themselves as future employees in Woodford County.
Indicator: Observation
Method: Interviews
Timeline: Annuals
Long-term Outcome: An increase in qualified job candidates and a decrease in unemployment throughout Woodford County.
Indicator: Reports and Statistics
Method: U.S. Census Data
Timeline: Annually
Audience: School Classroom Clubs
Project or Activity: SET Lessons
Content or Curriculum: 4-H SET Curriculum
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Teacher/Classroom Time
Date: September - March
Audience: 4th/5th Grade Youth
Project or Activity: Lego Robotics Club
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Lego Robotics
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Volunteer Leader Time, Extension Office Facilities/Supplies
Date: January - April
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Communications Contest
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications Curriculum
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Volunteers for judging, Support from Kiwanis
Date: January
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Summertime Fun Project Days
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Expressive Arts Curriculum, 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum, 4-H Natural Resources Curriculum
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Volunteer instructors, Materials for teaching, Extension facilities
Date: June-July
Audience: Adult Residents
Project or Activity: Where Does Your Money Go?
Content or Curriculum: Where Does Your Money Go? Curriculum
Inputs: Agent Time, Materials, Curriculum
Date: Summer
Audience: Skills for Life
Project or Activity: Basic cooking and nutrition, basic budgeting
Content or Curriculum: University of Kentucky Nutrition Education Program "Everybody" Curriculum
Inputs: Agents time, materials, curriculum, Bluegrass Community Action Partnership
Date: Spring
Author: Ryan Farley
Major Program: 4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Core Curriculum
Developing opportunities for youth to work on their soft skills is a constantly expressed need in Woodford County. As community partners around the county strive to find new and exciting ways to engage youth, the Woodford County 4-H Communications Contest provides an opportunity for participants to have fun, compete and work on their public speaking skills in a growth-centered environment. Partnering with the Midway Toastmasters, Versailles Kiwanis and the Woodford County 4-H Council, 49 youth g
Author: M. Elizabeth Coots
Major Program: Estate Planning
Regardless of net worth, estate planning is important to protect, and help ensure, your personal and financial goals are realized after death. Unfortunately, many people fail to properly plan for transfer of their possessions and property at the time of death. A properly executed estate plan can reduce family stress, reduce federal and state tax obligations, and allow the estate to be settled in an expedient fashion saving both time and money. Many individuals perceive estate planning as c
