Adulting Class:Life Skills in Butler County

Publicity about students being unprepared for the real world of, "Adulting," the Butler county 4-H Council decided to address the issue. Greg Drake our Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent assisted.

What is credit,  how to plan a budget, What to know when taking a car loan, to cooking basic meals, changing a tire and check fluids, . What is insurance? Interview skills were also addressed.
The 4 evenings of the program were broken to Leadership, interview skills, who does what in our community organizations, what is the chamber of commerce? How to change a tire, check fluids, what is oil and why is it important?, How to buy a used car? How to take a loan, what is auto leasing, How to apply for a job what are bank fees, what is a credit rating, how to make yours better, how does credit rating effect loans, insurance, home owners, liability, renters, car liability collision etc. Budgeting, planning income and expenses.

92% said they could make a budget.

All said they could change a tire and planned to have a spare, some basic safety gear, and a flashlight.

92% thought they could plan a shopping list for groceries.

80% of participants were more confident maintaining their personal vehicle

100% of participants rated their soft skills knowledge for the work place to be higher after hearing Center Point Business Solutions speaker 

90% felt prepared to purchase the insurance necessary for their situation.