Knox County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





2056 - Securing Financial Stability (general)
2056.1) 35

Number of those who gained knowledge related to financial management

2056.2) 35

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) 35

Number of those who reported being better able to recognize employment opportunities in today’s workforce

2056.4) 35

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and debt)

2056.5) 35

Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help me set future goals

2056.6) 35

Number who reported increased or maintaining savings or a long term investment/financial plan

2056.7) 35

Number of those who made informed financial decisions regarding their business/farming operation

2056.8) 35

Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security

2056.9) 35

Number of those reporting that their county/community has enhanced its local economic base by creating new or improving existing small businesses

2056.10) 35

Number of individuals who reported that their county/community has implemented strategies to promote vibrant downtowns

2056.11) 35

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



Success Stories

Holiday Ideas

Author: Danielle Barrett

Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)

Limited income and resources brings overwhelming stress to many individuals and families throughout the year and especially at the holiday season. For the second year, Knox and Whitley FCS Agents partnered to present a special workshop for the holidays. This workshop included presentations on: traditional, inexpensive recipes made healthier; holiday food safety; inexpensive gifts to make; and decorations made with things on hand. 40 people attended, and the holiday workshop was deemed a huge suc

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