Letcher County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1090 - Workforce Preparation - ANR | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1090.1) | 0 |
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. |
| 1090.2) | 0 |
Number of participants who reported that they improved their job interview skills as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
| 1090.3) | 0 |
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. |
| 1090.4) | 0 |
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. |
| 1090.5) | 0 |
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. |
| 1090.6) | 0 |
Number of participants who developed a resume as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
| 1090.7) | 78 |
Number of participants who gained an increase in salary/income as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
| 1090.8) | 0 |
Number of participants who gained new employment as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
Success Stories
Chainsaw Safety is Essential to a Forested State
Author: Shad Baker
Major Program: Workforce Preparation - ANR
According to the CDC, 36,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms annually for chainsaw injuries. OSHA reports that more than 250 people per yer die from chainsaw accidents. The financial cost of chainsaw injuries is over $350 million per year. Kentucky is a heavily forested state and Letcher County is in the most forested portion of the state, so our clientele have a higher likelihood of chainsaw risks.To address the topic, the Letcher County Extension Ag and Natural Resources Program
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