Income and Workforce DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Johnson County CES

Title:
Income and Workforce Development
MAP:
Community and Economic Development
Agents Involved:
Stewart, Meade
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Community Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Agritourism Planning
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Economic Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
Situation:

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.  

Long-Term Outcomes:

More effective employees and community leaders.

Improved financial capability for Kentuckians, results in better quality of life, stronger families, and stronger communities

Intermediate Outcomes:

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.

Initial Outcomes:

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. 

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: 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


Learning 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

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.


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store, 4-H Dollars and Sense, 4-H Camp Counselor Interviews

Content or Curriculum: It’s Your Reality and World Of Work, Positive Employability  

Inputs: Extension personnel, school personnel, community partners

Date: September-May and summer as scheduled by community partners


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