Education & Co-Op Programs

How can I get involved in a local school system or Co-Op Program?

Businesses in Decatur and Morgan County are encouraged to get involved in the local school systems and take advantage of cooperative programs at both the high school and college levels. Businesses who are involved in the schools help contribute to the next generation of workers in Decatur and Morgan County.

• Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Partners In Education Program

  Partners in Education is a cooperative program developed by the Decatur City Schools, Morgan County Schools, Hartselle City School and the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce. Partnerships create a close working relationship between an individual school and a business or industry, providing opportunities for students and teachers to see how the classroom learning experiences are applied in the business world. Partnerships also provide businesses an opportunity to learn more about the education process and influence it to some degree.

  If your company would like to share resources and experiences, contact Charlotte McKelvy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 256.353.5312, to become a partner.  More information about this program is available on the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce section of the Resource Guide.

• Junior Achievement of North Alabama

  Junior Achievement programs offer a wide variety of people the opportunity to apply their expertise to the educational needs of our communities’ students, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, in a fun and effective way. Programs use age-appropriate hands-on curricula to teach students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. JA programs are offered both during the school day directly in the classroom, as well as in after-school and summer settings.

  For more information about how you can become a JA volunteer, contact Leah Amos, President, JA of North Alabama at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Kim Gann, Morgan County Program Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  More information can be found on the Junior Achievement of North Alabama section of the Resource Guide.

  Click here to learn more about JA and Job Shadowing.

• Calhoun Community College Programs

  • 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.

    For more information, contact Ann Coleman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 256.306.2938. See the Calhoun Community College section of the Resource Guide for additional inforamtion.

  • CHOICES Program
    CHOICES is a program delivered by volunteers to 8th grade students about the importance of staying in school. If you would like to volunteer to present this important information, contact Anita Baugher at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Other Ways to Get Involved

  • Leader In Me Program
  • Decatur City Schools Foundation
  • Decatur City Schools
  • Hartselle City Schools
  • Morgan County Schools
  • Volunteer Center Mentoring