Extension
It Starts With Us
Developing Desirable Workplace Skills
Workforce Development and Career Exploration
Turner, Susan;
Communications and Expressive Arts
According to U.S. Census data, 22.4% of the population of Monroe County is under the age of 18; approximately 2,389 people. 52.4% of the population aged 16 years and older are in the civilian labor force and 26.2% of our population is categorized as living in poverty. Our poverty level is uncharacteristically high when compared to other geographic locations. As income and employability has a direct link to poverty, the Monroe County 4-H Council and County Extension Council members identified workforce development and career exploration as a major area of programming.
Long-term Outcomes: Number of clientele reporting improved economic well-being.
•Individuals and families are increasing their income.
•Improved employability skills resulting in a higher quality of life for Kentuckians.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Develop skills and resources to expand employability.
•Formulate a career plan which identifies their marketable skills.
•Cultivate their marketable skills through continuing education which targets those skills identified.
•Improve employability through resume development.
•Illustrate skill building development through increased communication and interview skills.
Initial Outcome:
•Identify individual marketable skills.
•Know the connection between employment, income, and poverty.
•Explore career opportunities and understand the skill sets required
•Recognize the importance of the interview process and the value of communication skills in the workplace.
•Compose a personal workplace ethics plan.
•Analyze the concept of self-motivation and how it affects the workplace and employability.
Outcome: Number of clientele reporting improved economic well-being and individuals and families are increasing their income
Indicator: Percentage of population categorized as in poverty.
Method: US Census data
Timeline: 2020 Census data
Intermediate Outcome: Develop skills and resources to expand employability
Indicator: Number of individuals reporting employment
Method: Survey participants
Timeline: Annually in September of each year.
Initial Outcome: Formulate a career plan which identifies their marketable skills.
Indicator: Development of a career plan.
Method: Completed career plan in their 4-H file.
Timeline: annually
Initial Outcome: Know the connection between employment, income, and poverty.
Indicator: Number of youth participating in the 4-H Reality Store program. Method: numbers reported by the Monroe County School District. Timeline: March annually
Initial Outcome: Identify individual marketable skills. Explore career opportunities and understand the skill sets required. Recognize the importance of the interview process and the value of communication skills in the workplace. Compose a personal workplace ethics plan. Analyze the concept of self-motivation and how it affects the workplace and employability.
Indicator: Number of youth participating in the career shadowing program. Method: 4-H enrollment Timeline: June and July annually
Intermediate Outcome: Cultivate their marketable skills through continuing education which targets those skills identified
Indicator: Number of individuals enrolled in continuing education programs.
Method: Survey participants
Timeline: Annually in September of each year.
Initial Outcome: Improve employability through resume development
Indicator: Completed, up to date resume.
Method: Completed resume in their 4-H file.
Timeline: annually
Initial Outcome: Illustrate skill building development through increased communication and interview skills. Indicator: Number of participants participating in the mock interview
contest on the county level.
Method: Mock interview contest as part of the 4-H communications and expressive arts curriculum.
Timeline: annually
Learning Opportunities
Audience: Monroe County youth ages 14 to 18.
Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store.
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Reality Store curriculum
Inputs: curriculum, volunteers, paid staff, facilities.
Date: March, annually
Learning Opportunities
Audience: Monroe County youth ages 14 to 18.
Project or Activity: 4-H Career Shadowing Program.
Content or Curriculum: 4-H World of Work Series
Inputs: curriculum, volunteers, paid staff, facilities.
Date: June through July, annually
Learning Opportunities
Audience: Monroe County youth ages 14 to 18.
Project or Activity: 4-H Mock Interview Program.
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications Curriculum
Inputs: curriculum, volunteers, paid staff, facilities.
Date: February, annually
