Developing Human Capitol and Increasing Qualified WorkforcePlan of Work

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Hardin County CES

Title:
Developing Human Capitol and Increasing Qualified Workforce
MAP:
Enhancing Financial Literacy and Consumer Awareness
Agents Involved:
Fentress, McCandless
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Substance Use Recovery - FCS
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Economic Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Community Engagement
Situation:

The Hardin County Community Needs Assessment and the County Extesnion Council both identified workforce readiness as an issue that needs to be addressed. Women's job skills were specifically outlined as a prioritized need. CEC identified soft skills training as a need for adults, as well as youth to prevent future workforce readiness issues. 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: 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: 2021-2024


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

 Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message

Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

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

Date: 2021-2024


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

Project or Activity: Networking for Success

Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

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

Date: 2021-2024


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

Project or Activity: Clothing Closet

Content or Curriculum: Dressing for Success

Inputs: FCS Agent, clothing donations from community, ECTC, United Way, Way to Work

Date: Ongoing (2020-2024)


Audience: Youth (high school)

Project or Activity: APES

Content or Curriculum: 4-H American Private Enterprise Systems Program

Inputs: Extension Agents, community partners, local businesses

Date: Fall each year (2022, 2023, 2024)

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