Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide
Morgan County System of Services Mission: To offer a broad array of services within SOS or in partnership with other agencies to address the needs of high‐risk youth and their families. The Morgan County System of Services (SOS) is a private, non‐profit agency offering an array of individualized treatment programs for at risk youth and their families. We are licensed by the Alabama Department of Youth Services to provide comprehensive services to juveniles ordered by the Morgan County Juvenile Court. We also accept referrals from other community agencies as well as a limited number of walk‐in clients that fit the agency's criteria for services. Website: http://www.morgancountysos.com Contact Information: Sara Bruce‐Hall, PhD., and Executive Director sara.hall@morgancountysos.com Crispen Terry, Career Counselor, Parent Project crispen.terry@morgancountysos.com 2531 Hwy 20 P.O. Box 1124 Decatur, AL 35602 Phone: 256.350.8434 Program/Services: • GED Academic Improvement: Students attend GED/Academic improvement five days per week between the hours of 8:00 A.M and 1:30 P.M. Each student completes an intake and TABE test to determine their grade level. After completing the TABE each student takes a diagnostic test in PACE ware on the computer. Each student’s individual academic program is designed to teach basic skills in reading, math, and language. After completing the basic pre‐GED program, students participate in the GED program, which includes science, history, and government. Pace is used along with the Breakthrough curriculum. Students also participate in physical education, life skills, art, and the Boys and Girls Club programs. After successfully completing a practice GED test the student is referred to Calhoun Community College for the GED test. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? Students in Morgan County who are assessed as high risk and referred or youth who have dropped out of regular classes and request admission.
Vocational Counseling: A range of vocational counseling services are provided to students in the GED program as well as clients enrolled in other SOS programs. Vocational Counseling includes but is not limited to career exploration, job readiness,
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Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide job development, job referrals, application assistance, and vocational education planning. o
Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? Any client participating in other SOS Programs or referred based on an at‐risk assessment.
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