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Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide Graphic Design Health Education History Mathematics Music Education Program Music Industry Communications Nursing Assistant Photography and Film Communications Physical Education Physical Therapist Assistant Practical Nursing Pre-­‐ Engineering Security Social Sciences Surgical Technology Theatre o Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: Students must submit applications to Calhoun and have received a high school diploma or GED. Course fees are $131 per credit hour.

• Summer Camps: Four Summer Camps are offered at Calhoun: -­‐Robotics and 3D and Music Camp: The Calhoun Community College “Virtual Journeys” Technology Camps incorporate hands-­‐on physics, engineering, and computer design to build a working robot or to create animated 3D models. In addition, there will be a camp for the Decatur Youth Symphony that will offer master classes in winds, percussion, and strings and a n introduction to robotics, 3D modeling and animation, and sound recording technology. Each camp runs five consecutive days with a steady progression of knowledge-­‐based challenges presented each day of the camp. o Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: The Robotics and 3D Modeling and Animation Camps are open to all students entering 6th through 12th grades for the coming school year. The Youth Symphony camp is only for those students that are m embers of the Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra. There is a cost for these camps.

-­‐SWeETY Camp: This is the Summer W elding and Electrical Technology camp for area high school girls. This is a weeklong camp that is a fun and challenging introduction to electrical technology and welding and career opportunities in those fields. Space is limited to 20 participants. o Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: Area high school girls in 9th through 12th grade. This is a free camp.

-­‐ Technology Camp for Educators: 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. The camp gives educators the opportunity to visit local industries and complete hands-­‐on projects in areas such as Aerospace, Process Technology, Design Drafting, Machine Tool Technology and Industrial Maintenance. Space is limited. o 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.

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