Cumberland County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4016 - Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4016.1) | 0 |
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) | 11 |
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) | 79 |
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) | 69 |
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) | 69 |
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) | 11 |
Number of participants who developed a resume as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
| 4016.7) | 0 |
Number of participants who gained an increase in salary/income as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
| 4016.8) | 0 |
Number of participants who gained new employment as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
Success Stories
Hatching Success: From Classroom to Community—4-H Poultry Programs Inspire Future Agricultural Leaders
Author: Elijah Wilson
Major Program: Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
Issue or SituationPoultry is Kentucky’s leading agricultural industry and a major economic driver in Cumberland County, where large-scale poultry farms, along with businesses in trucking, feed production, and processing, provide significant employment opportunities. According to the 2022 U.S. Census of Agriculture, Cumberland County is home to 409 farms, underscoring the region’s deep agricultural roots. However, as the number of farms declines and the average age of producers rises,
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