Success Story4-H Communcations Contest Provides Public Speaking Opportunities
4-H Communcations Contest Provides Public Speaking Opportunities
Author: Ryan Farley
Planning Unit: Fayette County CES
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts
Plan of Work: Developing Life Skills
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Developing public speaking skills in youth helps set them up for success in their secondary education and post-secondary path. In partnership with Versailles Kiwanis and the Woodford County 4-H Council, Woodford County 4-H implemented the 4-H Communication Contest. Approximately 35 participated in speeches, mock job interviews and demonstrations. Of those that participated, 100% expressed that they enjoyed participating in the contest, 96% expressed they had fun giving their speech or demonstration and 92% they feel more confident as public speakers after participating in the contest.
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