The monies were used to help pay the salaries on two different employees. Without this grant these two people would not of been hired for our after school program as my budget is really tight. These two employees helped to tutor our children that were struggling with grades. One worked with elementary students and one worked with middle school students.
2018
Workforce Development Program
The proposed project will address industry-driven demand for a better-prepare workforce. Wilcox Works is a non-profit organization formed to link workforce development and education together and to address the skills gaps that exists in the Wilcox County workforce. The Wilcox Works Board members, many of whom represent local industry, serve as advisors to ensure the staff is adequately providing the necessary training that address the needs of the citizens and the local businesses. Wilcox Works’ number one strategy is to provide the workforce readiness, basic math, and safety training at the Wilcox Works office, local churches or on-site at industry plants. This initiative will provide valuable job training and assist the companies in Wilcox County, as well contiguous counties, to reliably hire a workforce with basic employability skills
Monroe Co. Conservation Education Center
The Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District (MCSWCD) is an organization that promotes conservation education in Monroe County through education lessons for students in grades 4K-6th grade. The MCSWCD hired, Joan Wilkins, a retired teacher, to teach conservation lessons to the children of Monroe County last July. In August 2017, MCSWCD held the open house for the Monroe County Conservation & Educational Conference Center. Mrs. Wilkins has taught a total of 1805 students conservation lessons in Monroe County since the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year in the classrooms and held field trips at the education center. With each conservation lesson there is a craft included that relates to the lesson. Because of the grant ALA-TOM RC&D Council so graciously provided, it allowed us to purchase many craft, office, and food supplies for the lessons.
In Conclusion, you were the reason all these students were able to learn about conservation and enjoyed making their crafts that went along with each lesson. The teachers and students were so appreciative of us being able to share in the classrooms and on field trips. It was truly a success in everyone’s eyes.
Playground Project
Southside Preparatory Magnet Academy’s inaugural year began 2018 completed. Because we were established in an existing building that was built in the 1950’s, there was dire need for everything, including playground design and equipment. With the funds we received from ALA-TOM, we were able to purchase a basketball system, ethafoam target, flag football set, and other items like balls and frisbees. The students were excited to engage in fun physical activities each day, both in and outdoors because of the grant.
Projector for Monroe County Conservation Education Center
The Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District (MCSWCD) is an organization that promotes conservation education in Monroe County through education lessons for students in grades 4K-6th grade. The MCSWCD hired, Joan Wilkins, a retired teacher, to teach conservation lessons to the children of Monroe County last July. In August 2017, MCSWCD held the open house for the Monroe County Conservation & Educational Conference Center. Mrs. Wilkins has taught a total of 1805 students conservation lessons in Monroe County since the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. This would not have been possible without the help of the ALA-TOM RC&D Council. Because of the grant they so graciously provided it allowed us to purchase a projector and the rolling cart for the projector, a podium, batteries for the microphone, and cleaning & paper products for the education center. Also a utility cart to provide a way to carry the education supplies to and from the classroom and wooden storage unit for supplies. Along with poster board for crafts.
In Conclusion, you were the reason all these students were able to learn about conservation and enjoyed making their crafts and watching videos that went along with each lesson. The teachers and students were so appreciative of us being able to share in the classrooms and on field trips. It was truly a success in everyone’s eyes!