Author: Charles Stamper
Planning Unit: Administration - Cooperative Extension Service
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Since its inception in 1989, the Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference schedule has changed in its look and content, but the focus and goals have not.
The goals of the KY 4-HIC are for Delegates to:
Enrich their citizenship/civic engagement roles.
Enhance their leadership skills.
Develop public presentation skills.
Gain an understanding of local issues and learn the process
of addressing local issues.
During the four-day intensive conference, a partnership occurs between the Delegates (youth) and the Facilitators (adult) which leads to a successful learning experience. Delegates were involved in 20 hours of hands-on experiences during the 2017 KY 4-HIC. Below are the results of the initial evaluation conducted after the conference.
95% Felt the conference was a success and achieved its goals.
91% were able to communicate with peers who are different than themselves.
91% have used the decision-making process taught during 4-HIC.
91% have confidence to speak in front of groups of different ages.
90% connected with at least one caring adult in a positive way.
99% have used skills learned during 4-HIC at home, in school, or in their community.
100% would recommend their peers attend the KY 4-H Issues Conference.
Demographic breakdown for the 2017 KY 4-HIC:
75 Delegates
25 Adults
*Conference participants represented diversity of race & ethnicity.
When COVID19 occurred in Spring 2020, many 4-H Programs in the State were forced to cancel or move t... Read More
When COVID19 occurred in Spring 2020, many 4-H Programs in the State were forced to cancel or move t... Read More