Success Story4-H Teen Continuing to Master Public Speaking Skills



4-H Teen Continuing to Master Public Speaking Skills

Author: Lisa Hagman

Planning Unit: Hancock County CES

Major Program: 4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Core Curriculum

Plan of Work: Developing Leadership, Life Skills, and Volunteer Skills

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

When the COVID-19 global pandemic forced Kentuckians into quarantine youth and families began spending more time at home, minimizing opportunities for youth to engage in typical extracurricular activities. Due to this situation the Kentucky 4-H Program began the Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experiences on social media platforms. The goal of the Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experiences was to maintain ways for youth and families to engage with 4-H projects, events and activities while learning new life skills through a trusted source with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Cooperative Extension Service.

Kentucky 4-H has featured all seven 4-H program areas through this virtual platform. Youth, families, professionals, and volunteers from across the Commonwealth have been featured. The audience of the Kentucky 4-H social media platforms has increased, along with the engagement rate of followers. This in turn has increased the presence and participation of new audiences as well as awareness of the benefits of participation in 4-H activities. Youth and families have had the opportunity through the Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experience to connect with people from across the Commonwealth, the United States, and our world.

Hancock County had a 4-H Teen Club member participate in the Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experience as a presenter. She was able to practice mastery through this experience by sharing her skills with others while gaining confidence in public speaking.  She is continuing to master public speaking skills with receiving a Grand Champion placement in the Green River 4-H Communication Contest and participating in the Kentucky State 4-H Communication Contest.






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