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Lyon County CES

Title:
Developing Human Capitol
MAP:
Income and Workforce Development
Agents Involved:
Angie York
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family Development General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
FCS Employment Skills
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  training


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 training



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 training


Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce


                        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: FY 24



                        Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

                        Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local 

                        employers and community leaders

                        Date: FY 24


                        Project or Activity: Networking for Success

                        Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

                        Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local 

                        employers and community leaders

                        Date: FY 24





Success Stories

FCS Agent Partners through 4-H Teen Conference to Offer Varied Opportunities for Students

Author: Angie York

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

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 teamworkskills, 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 becomeacquainted with the University of K

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