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Breathitt County CES

Title:
Developing Human Capitol
MAP:
3. Income and Workforce Development
Agents Involved:
Ryan Spicer, Kayla Watts, & Reed Graham
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Home-Based Microprocessor Program
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Positive Employability
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Situation:

     The Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Statewide Report 2019 indicates that money management for families and youth and employee “soft/essential skills” training continue to be important issues statewide.  These skills are important for all types of business people, even those farmers that are getting their start at local markets.  Research conducted by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation, and Stanford Research Center indicates 85% of job success comes from having well developed soft and people skills, and only 15% of job success comes from technical skills and knowledge (hard skills).  Employers are often prepared to teach technical job skills; however, the intangible skills of being a team player, time management, and positive attitude are difficult to teach on-sight but critical to success.  Furthermore, the building up of these skills within the workforce in a community, leads to community pride in both the business owner and the consumer.  Building soft skills and building work knowledge indirectly affects community pride and preservation.

Long-Term Outcomes:

More effective employees and community leaders.

Improved financial capability for Kentuckians, results in better quality of life and stronger families.

A sense of work and community pride among Breathitt County citizens

Intermediate Outcomes:

Practice better employee “soft/essential skills” such as communication, networking, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, etc.

Improve employability through practical living skills and continued education practices.

Start-up of new small businesses/farms in Breathitt County

Initial Outcomes:

Change knowledge, opinions, skills, and aspirations, to improve employability through work and practical living skills and continuing education practices.

Evaluation:

Outcome:  New, small businesses/farms in Breathitt County

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting increased levels of confidence/pride running their farm business start to finish

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation; participation in local markets

Timeline:  On-Going throughout the year


Outcome:  Improved workforce communication 

Indicator:  Number of individuals/youth who reported the intent to utilize etiquette practices to improve verbal, written, and electronic communication practices (Communicating Effectively)

Indicator:  Number of individuals/youth reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: demonstrate strong verbal and nonverbal communications (Conveying Your Message)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  On-Going throughout year


Outcome:  Improved workplace listening skills 

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to utilize listening cues (nonverbal, quaisverbal, and verbal) in conversation (Listening and Inquiry)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  On-Going throughout the year


Outcome:  Networking Skills 

Indicator:  Number of individuals/youth reporting increased levels of confidence in the area: participate in a productive business conversation (Networking for Success)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  On-Going throughout the year


Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Breathitt County Adults


                        Project or Activity: Breathitt County Pride Program

                        Content or Curriculum: Various Publications, PBPT and other support trainings

                                                                 for local growers/producers, soft skills materials

                        Inputs: ANR Agent, Specialists & Curriculum

                        Date: On-Going/Various



Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce


                        Project or Activity: 10 Soft Skills for Success

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability, FCS Publications

                         Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers &

                        community leaders

                        Date: On-Going


                        Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability, FCS Publications

                        Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers & 

                        community leaders

                        Date: On-Going


                        Project or Activity: Networking for Success

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability, FCS Publications

                        Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers &

                         community leaders

                        Date: On-Going


Audience: Breathitt County Youth


                        Project or Activity: Win with Wood Forestry Day/Activities

                        Content or Curriculum: Environmental Resources/Forestry Pubs

                         Inputs: 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, State Specialists & Curriculum

                        Date: Forestry Field Days/Win with Wood Program Days



                        Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Club - Resume' Writing/Job Skills

                        Content or Curriculum: Workforce Preparation/Career Preparation

                         Inputs: 4-H Agent, State Specialists & Curriculum

                        Date: On-Going


Audience: Breathitt County Youth & Adults


                        Project or Activity: Money Habitudes Workshops

                        Content or Curriculum: Money Habitudes

                         Inputs: FCS Agent, & Curriculum

                        Date: On-Going/Various




Success Stories

2020 Virtual Safety Event

Author: Reed Graham

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

For the last two years, the Breathitt County ANR program has co-hosted a Farm & Safety Field Day. The program has grown over time and more partners have been added, expanding the program to become multi-county. The Wolfe and Breathitt County ANR Agents met early in the Fall to discuss the 2020 program and how to continue in the midst of a global pandemic. It was decided to host a virtual Farm & Home Safety Week and to not only partner again with the county Farm Bureaus, but to also

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Holiday Roadshow To Go Program

Author: Kayla Watts

Major Program: Financial Education - General

 The holidays are often an exciting time of year.  However, the holidays in 2020 came with lots of stress.  Holiday spending, Covid-19 quarantines, and Covid-19 mental, physical and financial burdens weighed on consumers that were usually excited for the winter celebrations.   To assist individuals in understanding and responding to stress resulting from holiday expenses and Covid-19 related issues, the Quicksand Area (Breathitt, Lee, Wolfe, Knott, Letcher, Leslie, and P

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