Hardin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





4015 - Economic Development and Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
4015.1) 4

Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities)
4015.2) 111

Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce
4015.3) 1

Number of business start-ups
4015.4) 0

Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities


Success Stories

4-H Reality Store

Author: Sue Ann McCandless

Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

Statistics and general public feedback show that many students don’t have the financial knowledge and skills to make healthy financial decisions. Money management and career path development are both important areas that need to be addressed among our youth population so they are better equipped to make healthier financial decisions. Local schools requested the 4-H Reality Store program.  The 4-H Reality Store program is a real-life simulation that allows the student to see how their

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