Monroe County CES

Title:

Developing Human Capitol

MAP:

Income and Workforce Development

Agents Involved:

Turner, Susan

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Family and Consumer Science

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Leadership

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Economic Development

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 with these topics being identified as one of the three most essential by Monroe County residents. 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.   

Long-Term Outcomes:

• More effective employees and community leaders.
• Improved financial capability for Kentuckians, results in better quality of life and stronger families.

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.

Initial Outcomes:

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

Evaluation:

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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 

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:  Following Positive Employability 

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 

Learning Opportunities:

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:  paid staff, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders

                        Date: September through May

                        Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

                        Inputs: paid staff, curriculum publications and resources, local 

employers and community leaders

                        Date: September through May

                        Project or Activity: Networking for Success

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

                        Inputs:  paid staff, curriculum publications and resources, local 

employers and community leaders

                        Date: September through May

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