Fayette County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2024

4041 - Family and Consumer Science
4041.1)	211	Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming
4041.2)	12	Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming

Reality Store

Author: Lucas Powell

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Lexington Traditional Magnet School identified a need for financial literacy education among its student population. After meeting with the youth service coordinator, we decided that the Reality Store Program would be a great fit for their 7th-grade class, with 85 students. Lexington Traditional Magnet School has a highly diverse student population. During the program, students are randomly given a career, the gross salary, and any education requirements for their job. Students are also ran

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Junior Chef

Author: Amanda Clark

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Describe the Issue or Situation.Cooking classes for youth have surged in popularity for several reasons including interest in culinary skills, independence, and hands-on experience. Cooking is essential to learn at a young age for nutritional awareness, creativity, problem-solving skills, and career exploration. Junior Chef has been offered at the Fayette County Extension office for six weeks from September 4th to October 9th for youth ages 9-13. This club offered cooking skills, kitchen safety,