Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide
Junior Achievement Mission: To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Core Values: • Belief in the boundless potential of young people • Commitment to the principles of market‐based economics and entrepreneurship • Passion for what we do, and honesty, integrity, and excellence in how we do it. • Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all individuals. • Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration. Website: http://www. ja.org Site for JA of North Alabama‐ http://www.janaonline.org/ Contact Information: Leah Amos, President, JA of North Alabama lamos@janaonline.org Kim Gann, Morgan County Program Director Klgia2528@charterinternet.com JA of North Alabama 2809 Newby Road, SW, Suite 116 Phone: 256.533.4661 JA‐Decatur Office P.O. Box 2044 Decatur, AL 35602 Phone: 256.353.3573 Program/Services: Junior Achievement programs offer a wide variety of people the opportunity to apply their expertise to the educational needs of our communities’ students, from Kindergarten though 12th grade, in a fun and effective way. Programs use age‐appropriate hands‐on curricula to teach students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. JA programs are offered both during the school day directly in the classroom, as well as in after‐school and summer settings. Please note that the programs listed here are the ones that are being conducted in school systems in Morgan County. This list is not a comprehensive list of all Junior Achievement Program available. Please visit the Junior Achievement website to learn more about other programs not offered in Morgan County to date.
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Ourselves®: This program uses compelling stories read aloud by the volunteer, along with hands‐on activities to demonstrate helping, working, earning, and saving. Five required, volunteer‐led sessions. Recommended for kindergarten. o
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Our Family®: This program emphasizes the roles people play in the local economy and engages students with activities about needs, wants, jobs, tools and skills, and interdependence. Five required, volunteer‐led sessions. Recommended for first grade. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: This is an elementary school program. It is offered at elementary schools in Morgan County. Contact the Decatur JA office for specific schools. The classes are free to students.
Our Nation®: Our Nation® provides practical information about businesses' need for individuals who can meet the demands of the job market, including high‐growth, high‐ demand jobs. Further, it introduces the concept of globalization of business as it relates to production materials and the need for students to be entrepreneurial in their thinking to meet the requirements of high‐growth, high‐demand careers worldwide. Five required, volunteer‐led sessions. Recommended for fifth grade. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: This is an elementary school program. It is offered at elementary schools in Morgan County. Contact the Decatur JA office for specific schools. The classes are free to students.
Our Region®: This program introduces the relationship between the natural, human, and capital resources found in different regions and explores regional businesses that produce goods and services for consumers. Five required, volunteer‐led sessions. Recommended for fourth grade. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: This is an elementary school program. It is offered at elementary schools in Morgan County. Contact the Decatur JA office for specific schools. The classes are free to students.
Our City®: This program studies careers, the skills people need to work in specific careers, and how businesses contribute to a city. Five required, volunteer‐led sessions. Recommended for third grade. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: This is an elementary school program. It is offered at elementary schools in Morgan County. Contact the Decatur JA office for specific schools. The classes are free to students.
Our Community®: Our Community® explores the interdependent roles of workers in a community, the work they perform, and how communities work. Five required, volunteer‐led sessions. Recommended for second grade. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: This is an elementary school program. It is offered at elementary schools in Morgan County. Contact the Decatur JA office for specific schools. The classes are free to students.
Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: This is an elementary school program. It is offered at elementary schools in Morgan County. Contact the Decatur JA office for specific schools. The classes are free to students.
JA Success Skills®: This program meets the needs of a diverse group of high school students by providing engaging, academically enriching, and experiential‐learning
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JA Economics®: This program examines the fundamental concepts of micro‐, macro‐, and international economics. Seven required, volunteer‐led sessions. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? This is a high school program. It is offered at high schools in Morgan County. Contact the Decatur JA office for specific schools. The classes are free to students.
JA Job Shadow™: Job Shadowing introduces students to careers through one‐day, on‐ site orientations in the workplace. Two teacher‐led classroom sessions prior to the work‐site visit, and one follow‐up classroom session are required. Junior Achievement of North Alabama has an online portal through the janaonline.org website that connects students to job shadowing opportunities posted by area companies. The first step is for people to register as a continued user of this system. It is suggested that students, school counselors, host company site coordinators, and JA personnel should be the ones to register. You’ll need to establish a user ID along with a password. Any questions may be directed to your local JA staff and/or contact o
Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? This is a high school program. It is offered at high schools in Morgan County. Contact the Decatur JA office for specific schools. The classes are free to students.
JA Careers with a Purpose®: This program introduces students to the importance of seeking careers that help them realize their life potential and noble purpose. Seven required, volunteer‐led sessions. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: This is a high school program. It is offered at high schools in Morgan County. Contact the Decatur JA office for specific schools. The classes are free to students.
Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: Job Shadowing a free opportunity for high school 11th and 12th grade students.
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