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Youth Development (McKinley County)

Plan Goal

This plan deals with Project Work; Special Interest; School Enrichment; Competition; Clinics; Workshops; Outreach Efforts; Record Books; Camps; County Council; Officer Trainings; Junior/Teen Leaders; Anything related to YOUTH programming.

Situation Statement

in 2005, McKinley County has a population of 71,918 in a land area of 5,449 sq. miles. 41% live in urban areas and 59% live in rural areas. 76.1% are Native American, 11.9% non-Hispanic white, 12.4% Hispanic, .6% Black, and 5.5% Other non-white. Children between the ages of 5 and 19 account for 22,976 residents of the county. As of 2002, McKinley County ranked 10 out of 33 counties in birth rates to teen mothers. School data for the county includes the following: 8.1% drop out rate 2001-2002 school year; and, in the 2001 Census, ranked 32 out of 33 % of high school graduates; and ranked 25 out of 33 in % of college graduates. In the same census, 48% of students in the Gallup-McKinley School District, and 57% of the students in the Zuni School District, were living in poverty. Despite the richness of the diverse cultures in the county, there is a high rate of alcoholism and domestic abuse. The county ranked 14 in violent deaths ages 15-19 (2001-02); McKinley County ranked 32 of 33 counties in per capita income ($13,896) in 2001.

Target Audience and Actions

Youth ages 5 to 19 are targeted to learn life, leadership and citizenship skills through: Project Work, Special Interest Groups, School Enrichment, Competitive Events, Fairs, Clinics, Workshops, Record Books, Camps, Community Service, Public Speaking, Elected/Appointed Offices, etc.

Short-Term Objectives

During the 4-H program year, youth involved in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.

During the 4-H program year, of youth involved in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.

During the 4-H program year, youth enrolled in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.

During the 4-H program year, youth in club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.

During the 4-H program year, youth in the 4-H club program will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.

During the 4-H program year, Agents and staff 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 in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.

Youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.

Youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.

Agents and staff with 2-3 years of experience 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 in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.

Youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.

Youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.

Youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.

Evaluation Plan

Event/Workshop Evaluations: Evaluations will be conducted through surveys conducted after workshops and major events. Surveys are designed to measure effectiveness of program, life & leadership skills learned and self-concept of youth participants. These could be like a pre and post test.

County Record Books submitted by 4-H 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.

Annual 4-H Enrollment Report: The annual enrollment report will include statistics on project enrollment by clubs within the county.