Author: Lori Clark
Planning Unit: Kenton County CES
Major Program: Communications
Plan of Work: 2023 Adult & Youth Leadership Development
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Providing youth with the ability to enhance and develop communication skills is of great importance in Kentucky. The development of communications skills is one of the preeminent skills necessary to grow as an individual, a community member and a leader. This in turn creates a solid foundation for positive youth development (Jones, K. R. 2006)
This year 181 youth participated in State Communications Day. These youth have gained knowledge in public speaking through county and area grouping contests. They have completed research on a topic of their choice, written a speech or demonstration and have presented a speech or demonstration. Of these youth, 168 youth demonstrated effective presentation skills by attaining a blue ribbon, which is a score of 80-100.
Before reaching the state level event Kenton County had 63 participants complete a speech or demonstration at the county level. Sixty-three of those were able to move onto the Area/District event and from there one of our participants reached the state level.
Total Demographics For 2023 State Communications Day
Race/Ethnicity: | Non - Hispanic | Hispanic | |
White | 174 |
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Black | 3 |
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Asian / Pacific Islander |
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Native American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
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Hawaiian |
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Multi / Two or more Races |
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Other/Choose Not to Identify | 3 |
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Cannot be determined |
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| Total |
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| 181 |
Gender | Male | Female | |
| 76 | 105 |
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