Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4016 - Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4016.1) | 45 |
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) | 45 |
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) | 43 |
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) | 42 |
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) | 43 |
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) | 45 |
Number of participants who developed a resume as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
| 4016.7) | 0 |
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
Laurel County 4-H Equips Youth With Critical Workforce Skills
Author: Elizabeth Easley
Major Program: Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
Today's employers expect young people to enter the workforce with both hard and soft skills. Hard skills—such as technical knowledge and hands-on abilities—help employees to perform their jobs well. Soft skills—such as communication, teamwork, and leadership—help them work effectively with others and adapt to change.Research shows this need is growing:Schislyaeva and Saychenko (2022) found that soft skills are increasingly important in hiring decisions. Many new hires
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