Kenton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
4016 - Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development | ||
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4016.1) | 94 |
Number of individuals who reported learning new skills to prepare or improve themselves for the workforce as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.2) | 26 |
Number of participants who reported that they improved their job interview skills as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.3) | 20 |
Number of participants who reported an improvement in their personal skills (e.g., communication, networking, time management) as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.4) | 21 |
Number of participants who reported improvement in their confidence to implement employment strategies as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.5) | 22 |
Number of participants who reported that they learned strategies for managing their work-life responsibilities as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.6) | 3 |
Number of participants who developed a resume as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.7) | 3 |
Number of participants who gained an increase in salary/income as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.8) | 3 |
Number of participants who gained new employment as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
Success Stories
Demonstrated achievement, communcation, and leadership
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

The Kenton County 4-H recognition program mirrors the National 4-H and Kentucky 4-H models for recognition and provides a balanced approach that encourages a variety of recognition to meet the diverse needs and interests of our youth. “Recognition is a significant incentive to further learning. Recognition properly designed…can inspire youth to continue participating and learning. Recognition is a basic human need with security, new experiences and responses.” (1993). National
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4-H It's Your Reality, for today but you can make changes for the future
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

2025 4-H - It’s Your Reality for today but you can make changes for the future…more than 30% of teens reported they do not believe they will be financially independent from their parents by age 30. This statement reflects a broader concern among teens about their readiness for financial responsibilities as cited by the Junior Achievement of OKI Partners. Kenton 4-H (Kelley) collaborated with 3 high schools and 2 middle schools to facilitate and conduct the 4-H It&r
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