Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





4051 - Leadership
4051.5) 0

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)

4051.4) 0

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)

4051.3) 22

Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth (SEEC)

4051.2) 496

Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity (KOSA)

4051.1) 64

Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers (PRACTICE)



Success Stories

Laurel County Youth Leadership Initiative

Author: Elizabeth Easley

Major Program: Leadership

Laurel County Youth Leadership Initiative

Importance of ProgramVoting is an indicator of community and civic engagement. According to the US Census Bureau, 77.1% of Kentuckians 18 to 24 did not vote during the 2018 presidential election. Low turnout amongst the youngest voter demographic, suggests the need for 4-H to provide experiences to increase youth leadership skills, social responsibility, and community awareness with the purpose of developing active future community leaders. ResponseA robust leadership program, targeting fif

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Laurel County Youth attend the 2022 Kentucky 4-H Summit

Author: Elizabeth Easley

Major Program: Leadership

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. Historically, there is a 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

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Laurel County Youth attend the 2022 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference

Author: Elizabeth Easley

Major Program: Leadership

Laurel County Youth attend the 2022 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference The 98th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 14-17, 2022. 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 ne

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