Success StoryWorkforce Prep
Workforce Prep
Author: Rachel Hance
Planning Unit: Logan County CES
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Plan of Work: Empowering Youth
Outcome: Initial Outcome
In the United States, only 1/3 of high school seniors are college-ready. Only 1/3 of high school graduates are work-ready.
Kentucky Student Transitions - (2016-2017)
College 54.7%
Technical Training 5%
Military 3%
Working 23.4%
Other 13.8%
Sources: Kentucky Dept of Education (2019)
US Dept of Education (2019)
4-H Programs, such as Logan County 4-H’s Workforce Prep, provide Members with academic & social enrichment complimenting and enhancing formal learning, aligning with benchmarks and developing essential 21st Century Skills for Success.
178 Logan County middle school youth participate in 4-H College and Career Educational Programs through our Workforce Prep program. After completion of the program, students are ready to fill out an application, construct a resume and cover letter, and have the skills that they need to take to an interview. 100% of participants are able to do a proper handshake, complete an application, and participate in a mock interview.
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