Crittenden County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2082 - FCS Employment Skills
2082.7) 5

Improved confidence to implement employment strategies

2082.6) 0

Improved their professional skills (e.g., communication, networking, time management, and soft skills) as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach

2082.5) 4

Improved their job interview skills as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

2082.4) 1

Developed a resume as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach

2082.3) 0

Gained an increase in salary/income as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach

2082.2) 0

Gained new employment as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach

2082.1) 2

 Reported learning a new skill to prepare/improve themselves for the workforce

2082.8) 5

Learned strategies for managing their work-life responsibilities



Success Stories

Time Well Spent Leads to Understanding of Behaviors Behind Procrastination

Author: Rebecca Woodall

Major Program: FCS Employment Skills

Many of us may recognize that we often procrastinate but cannot identify the reasons behind our behavior.   Often these behaviors can hinder employability Time well spent addresses the reasons we procrastinate and helps clients develop strategies to combat procrastination and increase productivity.  I offered Time well Spent :Productivity vs Procrastination as a Community Christmas Class.  Community Christmas Classes are a requirement for families who receive Christmas help from t

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Community Christmas Requirement Leads to Better Understanding of soft skills

Author: Rebecca Woodall

Major Program: FCS Employment Skills

The problem   Each year, Crittenden County community partners demonstrate their unwavering commitment by providing Christmas for the children of around 65 families who cannot afford to purchase gifts for their children. To receive Christmas for the children, parents must participate in three classes throughout the year. Whenever the program was originally started, it was meant to be a shorter program for families who found themselves in crisis. However, many of the same families need t

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