I need to upgrade my skills
Whether you have a job or you’re looking for one, there’s always room to upgrade your skill set! If you’re interested in finding ways to make you more valuable to your current or future employer, the following is a list of organizations that can help. See the Resource Guide for more information about these organizations:
- Decatur City Schools see "Community Education Program"
- Calhoun Community College
- Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT)
- Alabama Technology Network (ATN)
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
- J.F. Drake State Technical College
- Oakwood College
- Wallace State Community College
- Athens State University
- Decatur Career Center
- Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce
- Junior Achievement (JA)
- Department of Rehabilitation
- North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (NACEE)
- Morgan County System of Services (MCSOS)
Career Training from Decatur Career Center
The Decatur Career Center offers training and educational services to help you improve your job skills. Services and funds are provided by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to improve worker employability and productivity through advanced training or educational services are available. Funds are provided for tuition, books, uniforms, and necessary tools through an Individual Training Account. Individuals must meet certain eligibility criteria.
If you are interested in securing WIA funds for training, contact the Decatur Career Center. A staff member will interview you to determine whether you are eligible for WIA Youth, Adult, or Dislocated Worker Funding.
The Alabama Consumer Information System is the guide to approved training programs that can be funded by WIA. The chosen field of study must be high wage/high demand for our area. Training can be for short-term or up to 104 weeks. To see if you qualify, contact the career center at 256.355.0142. See the Decatur Career Center section of the Resource Guide for more information.