Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide ‐CMI Technology Educators’ Camp: This week long camp offers the opportunity for area high school administrators, counselors, and classroom teachers to learn about exciting careers in the technical fields and how to better advise students about these jobs. Space is limited to 40 educators. o
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Dual Enrollment Opportunities: Dual Enrollment/Dual credit is a program that allows eligible high school students to enroll in college classes concurrently with high school classes, either at the college campus or at the high school, and to receive both high school and college credit. Students may participate in any college level course in English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, or social science; any occupational/technical course; or any other courses agreed upon by the school system and the college. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: Eligible students are in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade who have a “B” average in their completed high school courses and who have written approval of both the high school principal and the local superintendent of education. Some schools limit participation to 11th and 12th grade students. Students must meet the course prerequisites prior to enrollment. To apply for the program, students may pick up a dual enrollment application packet from their high school guidance counselor, from the admissions office at Calhoun, or online at www.calhoun.edu. Cost for the courses are dependent upon the course credit hours. Most courses are 3‐4 hours, with the cost for 1 credit hour being $95.
The Co‐Operation Program: The Co‐Operation program is a joint effort among local companies, Limestone and Morgan County Economic Development organizations, and Calhoun Community College. The intent of the program is to provide paid, part‐time, cooperative student work experiences as students complete their AAS degrees in Aerospace Technology, Design Drafting, Electrical Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Industrial Maintenance, and Process Technology. This program also includes a Pre‐engineering Co‐Op option for students expecting to pursue a degree in engineering. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? Area high school administrators, counselors, and classroom teachers. There is a stipend for educators that attend this program.
Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? To apply for the AAS degree Co‐Op position, students must complete and submit a Co‐Operation Program Application, have successfully completed 12 hour of coursework at Calhoun, be 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States, maintain 3.0 GPA or better in Program coursework and a 2.5 GPA overall, adhere to Calhoun’s attendance policy, and be chosen by a selection committee. To apply for the pre‐engineering co‐op positions, students must be a sophomore status, have declared pre‐engineering as his/her major, have a 2.5 overall GPA, have taken Calculus II and Physics I, and have taken or are taking EGR 101, Engineering Foundations.
Robotics Center: Governor Riley announced the selection of Calhoun as the site for the new robotics park and plans for its construction earlier this year. The Park will be a
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