Community and Economic DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Carroll County CES

Title:
Community and Economic Development
MAP:
Community, Economic, and Leadership Development
Agents Involved:
Cathy Jansen, Joyce Doyle, Christin Herbst
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Positive Employability
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
First Impressions
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Science, Engineering, and Technology
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.

Carroll County residents are so fortunate to have great industries that supply job opportunities.  In order to be hired at these workplaces a person is required to have knowledge in the field of science, technology and engineering.  In order to help people get employable, it is important that we add SET activities to our curriculum. Through the Land Grant University and Extension system, 4-H can expand its impact and extend its reach in science, engineering and technology (4-H SET) by adding SET programs. Youth will learn scientific research techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that positively address science, engineering and technology issues in Kentucky and globally providing opportunities for hands-on scientific learning and discovery in 4-H clubs.

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

Outcome:

Long-term

Indicator:

Decrease in unemployment rate in Carroll County.  Increase in youth utilizing the scientific methods to solve problems in their daily life.

Method:

County Statistics.  Common Measures Experience Survey.

Timeline:

2 – 4 years


Outcome:

Intermediate

Indicator:

Number of individuals who reported the intent to utilize etiquette practices to improve verbal, written, and electronic communication practices (Communicating Effectively). 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).  Increase in teens mentoring younger youth in SET.

Method:

Pre/Post Evaluation.  Follow-up with teen participants.

Timeline:

1 – 1.5 years


Outcome:

Initial

Indicator:

Increase in program participants.  Increase in youth gaining knowledge in SET and gain more interest in science.

Method:

Attendance Sheets.

Timeline:

8 months – 2 years

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:

Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce 

Activity:

10 Soft Skills for Success

Content or Curriculum:

Positive Employability

Inputs:

FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders   Date(s):

Fall 2020

Fall 2021

Fall 2022

Fall 2023


Audience:

Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce 

Activity:

Conveying Your Message  

Content or Curriculum:

Positive Employability

Inputs:

FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and 

Date(s):

Fall 2020

Fall 2021

Fall 2022

Fall 2023


Audience:

Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce 

Activity:

Networking for Success 

Content or Curriculum:

Positive Employability

Inputs:

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

Date(s):

Fall 2020

Fall 2021

Fall 2022

Fall 2023


Audience:

Carroll County Youth

Activity:

SET Lessons

Content or Curriculum:

SET, Ozobots, Sphero bots

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Extension Staff, Volunteers, Teens, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Robots, Money, Time

Date(s):

October 2020

November 2020

January 2021

February 2021

March 2022

April 2022

October 2023

November 2023

January 2024

February 2024


Audience:

Carroll County Leaders and Residents

Activity:

First Impressions

Content or Curriculum:

First Impressions

Inputs:

Extension Agents, Staff Assistant, CEDIK, Time, Money

Date(s):

2021

2022


Audience:

Carroll County Youth

Activity:

Entrepreneur Club

Content or Curriculum:

4-H Means Business

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Volunteers, Curriculum, Money, Time

Date(s):

2021

2022



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Reinvigorating the Riverview Farmers' Market

Author: Thomas Mann

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Reinvigorating the Riverview Farmers' Market

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