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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Fayette County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





4016 - Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
4016.1) 50

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) 20

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) 50

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) 20

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) 20

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) 3

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) 0

Number of participants who gained new employment as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.



Success Stories

Dollars and Sense-Meadowthorpe Elementary

Author: Amanda Clark

Major Program: Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

Describe the Issue or Situation.In today's economy, the ability to manage personal finances is an essential life skill—yet many children reach adulthood without foundational knowledge of budgeting, saving, or responsible spending. Educators and parents at Meadowthorpe Elementary recognized the need to introduce financial literacy concepts at an earlier age to help students develop smart money habits and decision-making skills before they encounter real-world financial responsibilities.

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