Trimble County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





2056 - Securing Financial Stability (general)
2056.1) 21

Number of those who gained knowledge related to financial management

2056.2) 53

Number of individuals who gained knowledge on how to manage/address current economic events facing myself (as an individual), my family, business or farming operation

2056.3) 0

Number of those who reported being better able to recognize employment opportunities in today’s workforce

2056.4) 0

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and debt)

2056.5) 0

Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help me set future goals

2056.6) 0

Number who reported increased or maintaining savings or a long term investment/financial plan

2056.7) 13

Number of those who made informed financial decisions regarding their business/farming operation

2056.8) 0

Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security

2056.9) 0

Number of those reporting that their county/community has enhanced its local economic base by creating new or improving existing small businesses

2056.10) 0

Number of individuals who reported that their county/community has implemented strategies to promote vibrant downtowns

2056.11) 0

Number of those reporting that their county/community has become more successful at diversifying its economic base including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and the service sector



Success Stories

Don't Let Fraud Frighten You

Author: Jane Proctor

Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)

Fraud can happen to anyone. According to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging 2019 Fraud Book, it is estimated that older Americans lose at least $2.9 billion per year to financial exploitation schemes and scams. Other groups pose estimates that are even higher, and many agree that fraud is under-reported.To increase consumer knowledge on fraud and fraud prevention, the Trimble County Extension Office hosted two workshops: “A Bad Deal in Disguise: Common Scams” and “Treat

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