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Youth Development (Otero County)
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Plan Goal
Youth will gain knowledge, skills, and experience in the subject matter areas of home economics (foods, nutrition, clothing, consumerism, child development, and sewing/clothing) and personal growth and development (citizenship, leadership, and public spea
Situation Statement
In Otero County there are approximately 14,803 youth between the ages of 5 to 19 (NM Kids County Data Book 2005). The Otero County 4-H Youth Development Program provides youth with opportunities to learn new skills, gain self-confidence, and contribute to their communities. Backed by the knowledge, resources and research-based content of New Mexico State University, the Otero County 4-H Program offers educational programs that stimulate youth to learn in subject areas they are interested in and to master the knowledge and skills they learn. Youth in Otero County may get involved in 4-H educational opportunities through clubs, school enrichment, and special interest. 4-H supports the opportunity for youth to develop skills in leadership, communication and planning, problem solving and goal setting, citizenship, and many other skills that will support them throughout their lives. Through participation in 4-H youth can make contributions to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families and their communities.
Target Audience and Actions
Otero County youth ages 5 to 19 are targeted to learn subject matter, life, leadership and citizenship skills through: project work, workshops, competition, record books, county council, officer trainings, junior/teen leaders, fairs, camps, community service projects, special interest, and school enrichment.
Short-Term Objectives
During the 4-H program year, 25% of youth enrolled in home economics and personal growth and development 4-H projects will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as workshops, clinics, project work, special interest, and school enrichment.
During the 4-H program year, 25% of youth will meet the goals set for them in the individual units of home economics and personal growth and development projects.
During the 4-H program year, 25% of youth will develop precise work habits, skill in techniques, and the ability to see a project through to completion through project work.
During the 4-H program year, 25% of youth will develop leadership talents through leadership opportunities at the club level. Youth will demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills by conducting meetings and facilitating group decision-making.
During the 4-H program year, 25% youth will build character and work toward effective citizenship through involvement in activities which benefit other individuals or their community.
Agent will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Medium-Term Objectives
Youth with 2-3 years of experience will develop good attitudes and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of subject matter concepts in the areas of home economics (foods, nutrition, clothing, consumerism, child development, and sewing/clothing) and personal growth and development (citizenship, leadership, and public speaking) through competition.
Youth with 2-3 years of experience will develop precise work habits, skill in techniques, and the ability to see a project through to completion through project work and record book competition.
Youth with 2-3 years of experience will develop leadership talents through leadership opportunities at the county and state levels. Youth will demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills and develop self-confidence by conducting meetings and facilitating group decision-making.
Youth with 2-3 years of experience will build character and work toward effective citizenship through involvement in activities which develop relationships with community leaders and leadership responsibility while carrying out a project.
Agent will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Long-Term Objectives
Youth with at least 4 years of experience will attain a broad knowledge and understanding of subject matter concepts in the areas of home economics (foods, nutrition, clothing, consumerism, child development, and sewing/clothing) and personal growth and development (citizenship, leadership, and public speaking) and how they improve family and community life through real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
Youth with at least 4 years of experience will demonstrate development of life skills such as positive character traits, sound decision making, and self-responsibility through district, state, and national activities and competitive events.
Youth with at least 4 years of experience will identify and understand roles, attitudes and tasks, necessary for effective leadership through active participation in program/activity planning, development, and implementation.
Youth with 4 years of experience will develop a concern for the community and its people through working with others within a group to identify and consider community affairs.
Agent will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Evaluation Plan
Number of youth enrolled in home economics (foods, nutrition, clothing, consumerism, child development, and sewing/clothing) and personal growth and development (citizenship, leadership, and public speaking) projects.
Number of youth enrolled in 4-H.
Number of new 4-H families actively involved in 4-H.
Number of youth participating in county, district, state and national activities and competitive events.
Observation of youth participating in county, district, state and national activities and competitive events.
Several evaluations will be conducted during 4-H workshops and events through surveys. Surveys will evaluate effectiveness of how 4-H workshops and events relate to youth development goals and objectives.
Qualitative data will be collected through 4-H record Books. Review of county and state record books submitted by youth will provide tools for evaluating the long term effects of programming on life skills, public speaking, leadership and citizenship, as well as future and career plans of 4-H members.