Initiating and supporting civil, social, cultural, and educational programs for economic development. Plan of Work

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Greenup County CES

Title:
Initiating and supporting civil, social, cultural, and educational programs for economic development.
MAP:
Jobs and Infrastructure
Agents Involved:
Stephens, Hieneman, Pullin, Boyd
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Business Retention and Expansion
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Positive Employability
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Community Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Civic Engagement
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. 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.  

Greenup Business Association (GBA) is much smaller than it's neighboring county's business structure. GBA receives support from the Ashland Alliance, but the members have expressed a desire for more county-specific work on business retention and expansion. GBA is made up of local leaders who want to give back to the community but do not always know how to connect with schools or as volunteers. Extension can be the catalyst for leadership and volunteerism through the GBA.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Outcome:  Improved workforce communication 

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

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

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability 


Intermediate Outcome:

Indicator:

Method:

Timeline:


Outcome:  Networking Skills 

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

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability 


Outcome: BRE program through CEDIK

Indicator: CEDIK's BRE survey and workshops

Method: CEDIK led meetings and workshops

Timeline: Fall 2020 and ongoing in a series 

Learning Opportunities:


Audience:  Greenup County Community Members

Project or Activity:  Greenup County Farm to Table Dinner

Content or Curriculum:  N/A

Inputs:  Agents, Staff, Volunteers

Date:  Summer


Audience: Greenup County Youth

Project or Activity: Communication Contest

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications

Inputs: Agents, Teachers, Volunteers, school staff

Date: Spring/Summer ongoing


Project or Activity:  American Private Enterprise System (APES) Local and State Conference

Audience:  High School Juniors and Seniors

Content or Curriculum::  APES Curriculum from UK

Inputs:  Agents, Teachers

Date:  Fall and Summer ongoing


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

Project or Activity: 10 Soft Skills for Success

 Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders

 Date: Ongoing



Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message

 Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

  Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders

 Date: Ongoing


 Project or Activity: Networking for Success

  Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

  Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders

  Date: Ongoing


Audience: Greenup Business Association members

Project or Activity: Participate in monthly meetings

Content or Curriculum: Collaboration on events / Networking / Business Expansion and Development

Inputs: Fine Arts Agent, CEDIK resources, community business owners

Date: ongoing

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