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4-H Leadership
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Leadership
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Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in Kentucky 4-H. The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities to youth and families to help improve their leadership ability and create most positive futures. Leadership opportunities for youth create a setting that reduces the access of youth to risk factors that can negatively impact their success. Basic leadership knowledge & skills are essential for success in almost any field. The skills associated with leadership are necessary when working in a group or communicating with others. Employers look for leadership skills in the persons they hire. Developing leadership in the youth and adults who are involved in the 4-H program is a priority. By assisting the development of leadership skills in today’s youth, we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow. The development of life skills [such as leadership ]allows youth to cope with their environment by making responsible decisions, having a better understanding of their values, and being better able to communicate and get along with others.
Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth. Youth will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusivity and multiculturalism in their daily life. Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community. Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future. Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis.
Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives. Youth will utilize leadership skills learned during their time in 4-H in clubs, activities and other venues with 4-H and other community organizations. Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club, day camp or other project based group of younger 4-H members. Youth will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal lives. Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified needs.
Youth will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting. Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator. Youth will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics. Youth will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity. Youth will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic engagement. Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals. Youth will listen to people who have different ideas from them.
Initial Outcome: Youth learn communication/leadership skills
Indicator: Increase knowledge of curriculum
Method: Pre/post survey Youth serving as State and Area officers, State Teen Council, Leadership Boards.
Timeline: Time of programming
Intermediate Outcome: Youth demonstrate skills and take leadership roles
Indicator: Serve in leader positions, camp teen leader positions, etc
Method: Pre/post survey, observation
Timeline: July 23– January 2024
Long-term Outcome: Youth serve as leaders and mentors. Identify issues and are successful in higher ed/workforce
Indicator: Elected to leadership positions, greater achievements, successful in higher ed/workforce/community
Method: Observation
Timeline: September/October 2023
Audience: Youth, 4-Hers
Project or Activity: 4-H Citizenship
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Citizenship curriculum
Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time
Date: January – June 2024
Audience: Youth, 4-Hers
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: Step Up to Leadership curriculum
Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time
Date: July and October 2023, January 2024
Audience: Youth, 4-Hers
Project or Activity: 4-H Club Officer Training
Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum
Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time
Date: September – October 2024
Author: Lloyd Saylor
Major Program: Leadership
Middle school is a crucial period for youth development, marked by significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. Fostering leadership skills in middle school students is essential for preparing them for future challenges and responsibilities. Engaging them through interactive and enjoyable activities not only makes learning fun but also instills vital qualities such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making.At this age, youth encounter numerous physical, cognitive, langua
Author: Lloyd Saylor
Major Program: Leadership
Teen Conference 2024Success Story The 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. The conference aimed to achieve several objectives for its participants, including developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving communication abilities, fostering civic engagement, expanding knowledge in 4-H core content areas, and enhancing social skills through networking. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for youth to
