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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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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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