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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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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 StoryJuntos 4-H Promotes Workforce Preparation



Juntos 4-H Promotes Workforce Preparation

Author: Kelsey Chadwick

Planning Unit: Graves County CES

Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)

Plan of Work: Preparing Youth and Families for Successful Futures

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Juntos 4-H is a program that supports Hispanic youth and their families. With Mayfield, Kentucky having over 10% Latino population, this program has provided outreach to an important underserved demographic in our community. Juntos 4-H consists of 35 Hispanic high schoolers who come together monthly to discuss their goals for the future. At a recent meeting, Juntos participants visited the vocational school to discuss classes offered there and what was available to them. As a result of the tour, seven students expressed interest in a career pathway different than the one they are currently on. The school has several requirements to change pathways, but one student met those requirements and began taking classes at the vocational school in his area of interest. Youth expressed interest in receiving more information on becoming a welder or mechanic. The Juntos 4-H program supports youth in making a post-high school plan that aligns with their goals and interests. Juntos 4-H has been able to bring several partners together to provide this important experience.






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