Extension
It Starts With Us
Income and Workforce Development
Community and Economic Development
Cockerham
Volunteer Engagement in the Arts
Agritourism Planning
Economic Development
Community Engagement
The Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Statewide Report 2019 indicates that the top priority issue from the citizen’s perspective, was “More jobs, paying good wages, safe water and better roads”. While we can only do so much, we can take steps to enhance jobs and income through a number of methods. A more detailed report revealed through the Johnson County community listening sessions held in 2019 were that we should celebrate existing entrepreneurs, innovate business start-ups, launch a business retention and expansion program, support downtown development, support Main Street, host community cleanups and beautification projects, engage youth, address substance abuse, and the list goes on. The Johnson County Family and Consumer Sciences Council, along with the Community Listening Session leaders and project chairs are working together to craft a plan of action and are working on plans to see them through.
More effective employees and community leaders.
Improved financial capability for Kentuckians, results in better quality of life, stronger families, and stronger communities
Practice better employee and entrepreneur skills and engage in problem-solving through teamwork
Improve employability through practical living skills and continued education practices.
Increase Entrepreneurial opportunities.
Increase skillsets that create marketable product lines.
Change knowledge, opinions, skills, and aspirations, to improve employability through work and practical living skills and continuing education practices.
Engage the community in opportunities to enhance their skills in a variety of settings.
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: entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and literal skills that are marketable.
Method: Pre/Post Evaluation
Timeline: Following community opportunities
Outcome: Improved workplace soft/essential skills
Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to utilize listening cues (nonverbal, quasi verbal, and verbal) in conversation (Listening and Inquiry), and other skills
Method: Pre/Post Evaluation
Timeline: Following curricula like Positive Employability or after training that teach tangible skills.
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 leadership initiated opportunities
Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce or entrepreneurship
Project or Activity: 10 Soft Skills for Success
Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability
Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders
Date: as requested
Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce or entrepreneurship in areas such as the arts.
Project or Activity: Community Project
Content or Curriculum: Public engagement opportunities
Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local
employers and community leaders
Date: Annually or as requested or advised
Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce
Project or Activity: Networking opportunities and trainings, workforce readiness status
Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability and other relevant curriculum.
Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local
employers and community leaders
Date: As requested or advised by steering committees.
Author: Mary Harless
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
Many students in our area lack essential financial literacy skills necessary for successful money management in the future. Most are uncertain about their career paths, and even those who have an idea often lack clarity on the steps required or the financial implications involved in their chosen professions. Recognizing this need, local middle schools approached Johnson County 4-H Youth Development to reinstate an in-person Reality Store event aimed at addressing these challenges.The Johnson Cou
