Success StoryKY Teen Conference
KY Teen Conference
Author: Valerie Stewart
Planning Unit: Powell County CES
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Plan of Work: Improving Leadership Skills
Outcome: Initial Outcome
The 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2019. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with the University of Kentucky to aid in college and career readiness of Kentucky 4-H’ers. The annual event attracted 704 individuals to the University of Kentucky; 557 youth and 147 adults from 98 Kentucky counties. Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference provides a dynamic opportunity for youth to experience life on campus while gaining independence and giving them an opportunity to see themselves outside of their typical environment. 81% of youth surveyed reported that Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was their first experience staying overnight in a UK dormitory and this experience was the first visit to the University of Kentucky for 44% of youth. In 2019, Kentucky 4-H partnered with 34 community serving agencies to allow 557 youth to log 1,671 hours of service. This translates into a cost savings of $12,114.75 (3 hours * $7.25/hour) for organizations versus using paid employees. These efforts support local service organizations and empowered the 4-H delegation to think about their ability to impact change in their community. Over 93% of conference delegates felt they were able to give back to their community through the service project. Kentucky 4-H is committed to providing educational experiences to all youth. The Kentucky 4-H Foundation through the Kentucky 4-H Achievement Program awarded over $21,000 to 139 Kentucky 4-Hers to attend Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference. The Kentucky 4-H Foundation awarded over $10,000 to fourteen 4-Hers in post-secondary education scholarships during Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference. Powell County had four (4) teens attend this year's event with three (3) of them receiving 4-H Achievement Awards (2 Silver and 1 Bronze).
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