Franklin County CES

Title:

Developing leadership skills for youth and adults

MAP:

Recruiting, Retaining and Empowering Community Leaders

Agents Involved:

K.Perry, T. Thomas, K. Bishop, A. Leonberger

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Empowering Community Leaders (general)

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Master Gardener

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)

Situation:

Building the capacity of volunteer leaders is critical for the sustainability of communities. Strong community leaders are committed to investigating issues, making responsible decisions, and taking ownership of solutions.

Leadership opportunities for youth reduce risk factors that can negatively impact their success. The development of life skills, like as leadership, allows youth to cope with their environment by making responsible decisions, having a better understanding of their values, and being better able to communicate and get along with others. (Boyd, Herring & Briers, 1992, Journal of Extension).

Basic leadership knowledge and skills are essential for success across age groups and in almost any field. The skills associated with leadership are necessary when working in a group or communicating with others. Employers look for leadership skills in the persons they hire. Developing leadership in the youth and adults is a priority.

Long-Term Outcomes:

• Youth and adults will serve as leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger children.

• Youth and adults will identify and address critical issues that impact the community.

• Youth and adults will use leadership skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis.

• Community members are equipped with effective leadership skills to motivate others to initiate projects.

Intermediate Outcomes:

• Youth and adults will 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 needs.

• Citizens put skills into practice by becoming more engaged in the community, taking on leadership roles.

Initial Outcomes:

• Youth and adults will learn the leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.

• Youth and adults will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader and team player.

• Youth and adults will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics.

• Youth and adults will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic engagement.

Evaluation:

Outcome: Youth and adults will serve as leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors
Indicator: Increase in youth and adults serving as leaders and mentors with Extension and other community organizations
Method: Observation and records
Timeline: After training and programs

Outcome: Citizens put skills into practice by becoming more engaged in the community, taking on leadership roles.
Indicator: Increase in youth and adults serving as leaders and mentors with Extension and other community organizations.
Method: Observation and records
Timeline: After training and programs

Outcome: Youth and adults will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics
Indicator: Youth and adults successfully identify positive and negative leadership characteristics in post-survey
Method: Pre- and post-survey/tests
Timeline: Before and after programs

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults & Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Advisory Council
Content or Curriculum: Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning, Mentor Training Toolkit
Inputs: CES Agents, state specialist, volunteers, facilities,
Date: September – August

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Horse and Livestock Volunteer
Content or Curriculum: Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning Mentor Training Toolkit, Continuing education hours for certification
Inputs: CES agents, state specialist, volunteers, facilities
Date: September - August

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Camp Counselors & Teachers
Content or Curriculum: Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning Mentor Training Toolkit
Inputs: Paid staff, state specialist, volunteers, facilities
Date: September - August

Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: School Clubs/ School Club Officers
Content or Curriculum: After School Agriculture, Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning Mentor Training Toolkit
Inputs: CES Agents, state specialist, volunteers, facilities
Date: Summer 2016

Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Issues Conference, District Teens, Teen Summit & Teen Conference, STC
Content or Curriculum: Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning, Mentor Training Toolkit
Inputs: CES Agents, state specialist, volunteers, facilities
Date: September - August

Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Community Clubs/Community Club Officers
Content or Curriculum: After School Agriculture, Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning Mentor Training Toolkit, Continuing education hours for certification
Inputs: CES Agents, volunteers, facilities
Date: September – August


Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Communications
Content or Curriculum: Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning Mentor Training Toolkit
Inputs: CES Agent, State Specialist, volunteers, facilities
Date: September – August

Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Camp
Content or Curriculum: Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning, Mentor Training Toolkit
Inputs: CES Agents, Camp staff, volunteers, facilities
Date: June - July

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