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| 2056 - Securing Financial Stability (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.1) | 10 |
Number of those who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge on how to manage/address current economic events facing myself (as an individual), my family, business or farming operation |
| 2056.3) | 20 |
Number of those who reported being better able to recognize employment opportunities in today’s workforce |
| 2056.4) | 10 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and debt) |
| 2056.5) | 20 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help me set future goals |
| 2056.6) | 0 |
Number who reported increased or maintaining savings or a long term investment/financial plan |
| 2056.7) | 0 |
Number of those who made informed financial decisions regarding their business/farming operation |
| 2056.8) | 0 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
| 2056.9) | 0 |
Number of those reporting that their county/community has enhanced its local economic base by creating new or improving existing small businesses |
| 2056.10) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported that their county/community has implemented strategies to promote vibrant downtowns |
| 2056.11) | 0 |
Number of those reporting that their county/community has become more successful at diversifying its economic base including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and the service sector |
Author: Ashley Board
Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)
In the current economy, financial stability is important. In an effort to encourage consumers to develop a spending/savings plan and increase wise consumer decision-making skills in regards to vacations, the Caldwell County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent taught “Travel on the Cheap” to sixty-one individuals in the nine counties of the Pennyrile Area. Lesson topics included developing a budget, planning ahead for vacation, and tips
Author: Ashley Board
Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)
Research conducted by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation, and Stanford Research Center indicates 85 percent of job success comes from having well developed soft and people skills and only 15 % of job success comes from technical skills and knowledge. 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 onsite, yet are critical to
