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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Adair County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





4016 - Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
4016.1) 170

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) 150

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) 150

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) 80

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) 75

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) 170

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) 20

Number of participants who gained new employment as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.



Success Stories

Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Prepares Youth for Real-World Financial Decisions

Author: Michael Rose

Major Program: Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

Career awareness and financial literacy have become a key focus in Adair County. To better equip youth with the skills they need for future success, the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service sponsored a Reality Check program, reaching all 170 eighth-grade students in the county.This introductory, paper-based program allowed students to choose a career path, family structure, and corresponding starting salary. They were then tasked with making financial decisions, selecting monthly expenses

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