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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


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





4016 - Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
4016.1) 229

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) 229

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) 370

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) 0

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) 9

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) 0

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

4-H Career Exploration Passport & Professional Introductions

Author: Dora Centers

Major Program: Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

    Youth life skill training opportunities and strengthening youth workforce readiness were identified as priority issues for Knott County in the 2023 UK Community Needs Assessment.  In order to address these needs, in a collaborative effort with Knott Co 4-H, FYRSCs, and eighteen community partners, all 8th grade and sophomore students throughout the county were provided the opportunity to engage in a career exploration day.       Eighteen community partners

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