Macon County Public Schools was awarded a WIA (Workforce Improvement Act) Grant of 130K on last year. On today students from Notasulga High School were the first program participants to take advantage of this wonderful career development opportunity. Seven students were accompanied by Mrs. Ronita Abney,
Mr. Christopher Clark, and Dr. Melvin Lowe as they were orientated and processed at the Career Center in Montgomery, Alabama. These processes have taken the past two-months in preparation, data collection, recruitment, parental contact and consent before taking action on today. From now until September 2013 students in Macon County who qualify will participate in a serious of activities to include Dual Enrollment w/Trenholm State Technical College.
Staff members at the Career Center; Mrs. McQueen and Mrs. Wilson-Leonard welcomed our students during the process. Students completed aptitude assessments, interest inventories, and answered many questions relative to their career goals. They also received career coaching which will be a regular part of the program. They had an opportunity to see others within the center who were seeking jobs, building resumes, and developing interview skills necessary to obtain employment. Today was filled with many life-lessons of which all individuals should interface before existing high school.
Each eligible student will have the privilege of FREE Career Coaching, Math and Reading Skills Development, Job Placement, etc. Yes, there is a full curriculum of resources designed specifically for this program and its participants. If you feel that this is the program for your son or daughter please contact the Career and Technical Education Program Office and Workforce Development Center: 334-724-1236 any of the staff will be able to assist you. Each week we will take additional students to the Career Center for orientation and eligibility processing; keep looking for new faces.
The program is open to all students ages 17 - 22. You must be a student in the Macon County Public School System. Class Sessions will begin April 29, 2013; Monday-Thursday from 3:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. transportation will be provided to the CTC to NHS/BTW. Summer transportation will be provided from NHS/BTW to the CTC. Class Sessions will begin at 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. Monday - Thursday. A nutritious snack will be provided each day for all program participants.
Please take this opportunity to enroll your son/daughter in a program designed to help them reach their career goals. Job Readiness begins now. College Preparations begins now. Planning for the next generation in your family begins now. We look forward to all of your questions, concerns, and mostly your participation.
