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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


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





4016 - Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
4016.1) 12

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) 0

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) 12

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) 12

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) 10

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) 12

Number of participants who gained an increase in salary/income as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

4016.8) 2

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



Success Stories

Chamber and 4-H Partner for Young Entrepreneur Business Success

Author: Shannon Farrell

Major Program: Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

Chamber and 4-H Partner for Young Entrepreneur Business Success

Cynthiana, KY is a town that has been flourishing in economic development, locally owned businesses, and increased tourism over the past decade. In 2021 the birth of the Harrison County 4-H Entrepreneur Club was born at a brainstorming meeting that included Chamber, Tourism, FCS Agent, and 4-H Agent.   All agreed that with downtown moving in the right direction it was the ideal time to create an opportunity to foster an environment for the young people in Harrison County to share in the lov

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