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Education & Workforce Development

We provide seamless pathways from the education system into the workforce.

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Shaping Tomorrow

By supporting education and workforce development, we contribute significantly to the economic, social, and cultural vitality of the West Alabama community, ensuring a brighter and more prosperous future for all residents.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Objectives

Adopt-A-School partners set realistic goals that are agreeable to all involved. The overall objectives of the partnership are flexible in order to utilize the resources of the adopter to meet the needs of the school, and each partnership is uniquely designed to bring about positive outcomes for all those involved.

Adopters initiate activities that encourage students and enrich their educational experiences. While developing strong person-to-person relationships, Adopt-A-School partners engage in a variety of projects surrounding the pillars of education.

Pillars of Education

Pillars of Education

Pillars

Of Education

Literacy

Providing support for efforts that promote grade level reading and the development of literate citizens, as well as a culture of literacy in the community.

Character

Working together to foster character development in our students to improve their lives, inspire success, and enrich the spirit of our communities.

Elevating Educators

Teaming up with educators by providing support, addressing needs, and highlighting efforts in and our of the classroom.

Career Pathways

Walking alongside students as they acquire employability skills as they charter a course for their future. Guide them along career pathways that pique their interest, capitalize on their abilities, and showcase their skills.

 

Other Opportunities

Other Opportunities

Other

Opportunities

Student Incentives & Motivation

  • Sponsor awards for bringing up grades, most improved student, perfect attendance
  • Sponsor academic awards banquet
  • Sponsor citizenship projects
  • Sponsor students of the month
  • Be a mentor for a student

Cultural Enrichment

  • Develop or sponsor arts festivals
  • Sponsor visits by performing artists
  • Provide scholarships to local cultural events

Improving School Environment

  • Donate equipment
  • Assist with landscaping
  • Participate in clean up days or beautification projects at school

Community Involvement

  • Recycle phone books, newspaper, cans, soup labels
  • Provide assistance for school in transporting recycled products
  • Assist families in need
  • Supplement clothes closet for school
  • Furnish school supplies

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Questions?

Please reach out to

Carolyn Tubbs

Director of Education Programs

(205) 391-0556

carolyn@westalabamachamber.com

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