Developing Human CapitolPlan of Work

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Grant County CES

Title:
Developing Human Capitol
MAP:
Promoting a Powerful Community
Agents Involved:
Ammerman, Conkwright, Veach
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
FCS Employment Skills
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Facilitation Training
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Leadership
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.  

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

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: demonstrate strong verbal and nonverbal communications (Conveying Your Message)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability 


Outcome:  Improved workplace listening skills 

Indicator:  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)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability 


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 Positive Employability


Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  All Ages

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:  Spring 2024


Audience:  All Ages 

Project or Activity:  Conveying your Message

Content or Curriculum:  Positive Employability

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

Date:  Fall 2023


Audience:  All Ages

Project or Activity:  Networking for Success

Content or Curriculum:  Positive Employability 

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

Date:  Spring 2024


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