Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4041.1) 340

Number of youth who indicate they listen to people who have different ideas

4041.2) 328

Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started

4041.3) 312

Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions

4041.5) 19

Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club

4041.6) 12

Number of 4-H members serving as direct mentors to younger youth

4041.7) 18

Number of youth reported being a better leader (due to skills improved through Extension programming)

4041.4) 21

Number of youth provided with diversity focused education



Success Stories

Teen Summit Leadership

Author: William Adkins

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

According to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is imperative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Due to the decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers (grades 6-8)

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Teen Conference

Author: William Adkins

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

The 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2019. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with

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