Career Guidance

I need career guidance or advice.

Not sure what career path is best for you or need some advice about how to change careers? Contact one of Morgan County’s Career Coaches to help guide you in the right direction. The Decatur Career Center also has many resources available to help you find or change your career path.

Decatur Career Center

The Decatur Career Center can be a wonderful resource if you are starting your career or considering a career change. They have a wealth of training and education programs, free tools to help with your job search, and knowledgeable staff that will help you find the career and job for you. See the Decatur Career Center section of the Resource Guide for more information.

  • Resource Room Services
    Internet-ready computers provide access to job opportunities from all over the world. Resource Room Services are open to the general public from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

    With the Resource Room Services, you can:

    • Use the computer for job search, career exploration, etc.
    • Get assistance with resume preparation.
    • Get assistance with unemployment compensation claims.
    • Receive online KeyTrain remediation for WorkKeys testing.
    • Take advantage of no cost nationwide calling.
    • Take advantage of no cost usage of fax machine, copiers, computer.
    • Attend computer training tutorials/workshops, including tutorials teaching operating systems Windows and popular software programs such as Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.
    • Learn a new language through foreign language tutorials in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese.
    • Improve your typing skills through typing training tutorials.
    • Receive referrals to community services and partner services.
    • Take skills assessments to help identify personal assets for career planning.
  • Adult Education
    Classes to improve math and reading skills, preparation for GED testing as well as classes for the non?English speaking adult who needs help speaking, writing or understanding the English Language are available.
  • Labor Market Information
    Data is available on wages and employment trends, occupational requirements and state?by?state labor market conditions.
  • L.E.A.R.N Program and MyBiz
    This program offers training, online resources, and counseling displaced workers wishing to start their own business.
  • To learn more about the Decatur Career Center, contact:
    Abott Wood, Site Manager
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    Felicia Williams, WIA Manager
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    Venessa Edmonds, Career Center Specialist Business Services
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Career Interest Inventories

Career interest inventories are not only for high school students. They can be a great tool for anyone starting a career or making a change in their career. These inventories provide a self-evaluation to determine your skills, interests and career goals.

Career Interest Inventories are available on these websites:

Using Job Search Sites to Find Interesting Careers

One of the best ways that you can find out whether a career is a right fit for you is to read the descriptions of jobs that you might be interested in and note the skills and experience needed to perform those jobs. Check out job search engines to find the biggest variety of job posting or get help from the Decatur Career Center.

Here are some common job search engines:

Switching Careers

It may seem like too much work to start a new career, but don’t give up. Switching careers is not uncommon; it’s never too late to change careers! Use the Matrix and Resource Guide to find training and education programs to help prepare you for your new career.