Mercer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4051 - Leadership | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 44 |
Number of youth who served in a leadership role. |
| 4051.2) | 44 |
Number of youth who worked in a team/group to accomplish a common task or goal. |
| 4051.3) | 44 |
Number of youth who understood how their actions impact others. |
| 4051.4) | 12 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members served in a leadership role. |
| 4051.5) | 26 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members worked in a team / group to accomplish a common task or goal. |
| 4051.6) | 26 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members understood how their actions impact others. |
| 4051.100) | 98 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming |
| 4051.110) | 14 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming |
Success Stories
Mercer County Youth Leadership Program (YLP)
Author: Dana Anderson
Major Program: Leadership
Youth leadership is a vital part of helping young people transition successfully from childhood to adulthood. It empowers them to discover and cultivate their leadership potential, harnessing their energy and enthusiasm to contribute meaningfully to their communities (Jones, 2009; Redmond & Dolan, 2014). In collaboration with the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce and the Cooperative Extension Service, we proudly offer the Mercer County Youth Leadership Program. This annual initiative targets
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Middle School Leadership Seminar
Author: Dana Anderson
Major Program: Leadership
A middle school leadership seminar was offered to 4-H leadership participants and gifted and talented students. The goal of this seminar was to enhance young people's leadership abilities and help them develop the skills necessary to become responsible community members. Research indicates that young people with fewer assets are more likely to engage in negative behaviors (Benson, 1997; Eccles & Gootman, 2002). Conversely, the more assets provided to youth, the more likely they are
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