Attaining Skills For a Productive AdulthoodPlan of Work

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Martin County CES

Title:
Attaining Skills For a Productive Adulthood
MAP:
21st Century Skills
Agents Involved:
4-H, FCS, Ag
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Leadership
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Camping
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Civic Engagement
Situation:

In the fall of 2018, the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service began a statewide assessment of community issues and priorities from across the Commonwealth. County Extension offices led the effort by collecting feedback from various county residents, stakeholders, and organizations. Each county collected feedback through surveys, focus groups, and interviews with community stakeholders. The goal of this project was to gain a better understanding of the needs and priorities facing communities in Kentucky. Gathering information from each county allowed both a broad view of state community issues and an opportunity to detail and address issues specific to counties.


One of the most frequently mentioned priorities discussed by participants in the focus group related to the quality of infrastructure within Martin County. Participants spoke of concerns surrounding water quality and the costs associated with clean drinking water. Participants also discussed the importance of addressing substance abuse. It was recognized that drug abuse affects community services including policing, health response, incarceration, treatment facilities, employment opportunities, educational opportunities, and ability to pay taxes.


Participants identified barriers to addressing priority issues that include lack of funding, unwillingness to take responsibility, and the lack of a shared community vision. Participants also expressed frustration with the inability of government to address priority issues. When asked about resources that could support the county in addressing their priority issues, participants said money and grants, education, leadership, communication, and research are essential resources to address issues in Martin County. Also needed are affordable and quality transportation services, honest leadership, and drug prevention programs at the school level.


Although we cannot bring an abrupt end to our issues with clean drinking water or substance abuse, The Martin County Extension Service can help to address these issues through education, leadership and University of Kentucky based research.  Martin County 4-H will strive to foster an environment to produce engaged citizens and leaders of Martin County by providing leadership education and opportunities for civic engagement.

Long-Term Outcomes:

·Communities are equipped with competent, effective leaders 

·Community members engage others to initiate projects 

·Civic engagement is possible and desirable for community members 

·Communities become more prosperous 

·The prevention and/or reduction of substance use and its related consequences.

·Changed public perception of substance use via stigma reduction.

Intermediate Outcomes:

·Youth put skills into practice by becoming more engaged, taking on leadership roles

·Youth improve skills in communication or problem solving in addressing community issues and needs

·Youth participants become more engaged in non-formal leadership roles which increases involvement/action

·Youth participants initiate projects that meet the needs of their community 

·Youth are inclusive of all individuals 

·Youth will volunteer and participate in community service 

·Youth will engage in civic involvement 

·Youth will maintain future intentions for civic engagement 

·Reduced stigma from local community members

·Increased Opioid Stewardship (less prescribing by doctors, appropriate Rx disposal, drug takebacks, etc.)

·Delayed age of first use among Kentucky youth

Initial Outcomes:

·Youth increase knowledge of effective leadership skills

·Youth develop/enhance leadership skills 

·Youth are informed of community systems, are better connected to communication networks, are more confident and skills in identifying and implementing strategies for change in their community (local/state/national/global) 

·Increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and recovery (or related subject matter)

·Increased ability to use destigmatized language

·Improved social skills and/or self-efficacy in KY youth

Evaluation:

·Initial Outcome

·Indicator:

Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth? (SEEC)

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)

Number of 4-H members or participants who sit on local, regional, or state boards for civic organizations? (SEEC)

Number of youth who designed and completed an educational program based on civic need (community service project)? (SEEC)

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)

Method:  4-H Common Measures Experience Survey

Timeline: Pre and Post Test


·Intermediate Outcome:

Indicator:

Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity? (KOSA)

Number of youth who participated in college and career educational programs? (KOSA)

Method: 4-H Common Measures Experience Survey

Timeline: Pre and Post Test


·Long-term Outcome:

Indicator:

Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers?(PRACTICE)

The number of youth who participated in overnight, 4-H summer camp(s)? (PRACTICE)

The number of youth who participated in day or overnight, 4-H environmental camps at your office, 4-H camp facility, or other location? (PRACTICE)

oThe number of youth who participated in day or overnight, 4-H non-environmental camps at your office, 4-H camp facility, or other location (i.e. project day camps, etc)? (PRACTICE)

oNumber of youth who completed resume or interview through 4-H programs (PRACTICE)

oNumber of youth who participated in Civic Education and Engagement educational programs? (PRACTICE)

Method: 4-H Common Measures Experience Survey

Timeline: Pre and Post Test



Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  8th-12th Grade

Project or Activity:  4-H Teen Club

Content or Curriculum:  Unlocking Your Leadership Potential, Teambuilding with Teens, Mentor Guide 2: 6-12, Political Education and Awareness, 4-H Camp, 4-H Teen Conference, Drug Abuse Prevention Education

Inputs:  Curriculum, Extension Professionals, Volunteers, Teachers, Resource Centers, Extension Funding, Donations, Martin County Schools, School System Facilities

Dates: September – July 2021-June 2024



Audience:  7th – 8th Grade

Project or Activity:  Middle School Leadership Club

Content or Curriculum: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential, Mentor Guide 2: K-5, Robert’s Rules of Order, 4-H Camp Youth/Adult and Peer Mentoring, 4-H Camp, 4-H Issues Conference, 4-H Summit, Drug Abuse Prevention Education

Inputs:21st Century Grant, Curriculum, Extension Professionals, Volunteers, Teachers, Resource Centers, Extension Funding, Donations, Martin County Schools, School System Facilities

Dates:  Sep - May 2021 – 2024


Audience:  4th – 6th Grade

Project or Activity:  4-H School Clubs

Content or Curriculum: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential, Mentor Guide 1: 6-12, Youth/Adult and Peer Mentoring, 4-H Camp, 4-H Drug Abuse Prevention Education

Inputs:21st Century Grant, Curriculum, Extension Professionals, Volunteers, Teachers, Resource Centers, Extension Funding, Donations, Martin County Schools, School System Facilities

Dates:  September – May 2021 – 2024


Audience:  Martin County Youth

Project or Activity:  Prevention Program

Content or Curriculum:  Botvin LifeSkills, Adolescent Brain Health

Inputs:  Extension Professionals, Teachers Resource Centers, Extension Funding

Date:  July – June 2021-2024


Audience:  8th Grade

Project or Activity:  Truth and Consequences

Content or Curriculum:  T&C: The Choice Is Yours

Inputs:  Extension Professionals, Teachers Resource Centers, Extension Funding, Martin County Middle School Facilities

Date: Spring Semester 2021-2024


Audience:  5th-6th Grade

Project or Activity:  Health Rocks (After School Club)

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Health Rocks

Inputs:  21st Century Grant, Extension Professionals, Elementary School Staff

Date: September – May 2021- 2024


Audience:  Recovery Centers

Project or Activity:  Financial Education

Content or Curriculum:  Recovering Your Finances

Inputs:  Extension Professionals, Extension Facilities, Community Stakeholders

Date: 2021 - 2024


Audience:  4th – 12th Grade

Project or Activity:  4-H Camp

Content or Curriculum:  Various

Inputs:  Curriculum, Extension Professionals, 4-H Camp Staff, Volunteers, 4-H Camping Facilities, Donors, 4-H Council Funds, Extension Funds

Date: Summer 2021-2024


Audience:  High School

Project or Activity:  4-H Teen Conference

Content or Curriculum:  Various  

Inputs:  Curriculum, Extension Professionals, University of Kentucky Campus4-H Camp Staff, Volunteers, Donors, 4-H Council Funds, Extension Funds

Date: June 2021-2024


Audience:  Recovery Centers

Project or Activity:  Horticulture Therapy

Content or Curriculum:  Recovery Garden

Inputs:  Extension Professionals, Extension Funding, Extension Facilities

Date: 2021-2024



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