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Made in America:
Economic Opportunities for Alabama Students Sponsored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and the Alabama Council on Economic Education includes Virtual Economics 4.5 flash drive |
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This workshop focuses on manufacturing in America and its impact on state and local economies. The workshop includes lessons that examine interdependence among trading nations, Alabama’s industrial economy and history, free market economic system, responsible decision making using the PACED decision making model, opportunity costs, risk taking and entrepreneurship, and human capital. In addition, speakers representing top industries in Alabama will speak to the workshop participants about recent economic development and job growth. Teachers will hear from employers about skills needed by students to be adequately prepared for the demands of the work place.
Lessons are correlated to Alabama Social Studies Course of Study, Career Preparedness Course of Study, and Alabama College and Career Ready Standards. Each teacher receives a Virtual Economic 4.5 flash drive containing 50 videos and over 70 publications from the national Council for Economic Education ($159 value). There is no registration fee, instructional materials are provided, $50 substitute reimbursement is available during the school year, and lunch is included. Workshops will be offered at eleven locations around the state. STI-PD credit is available from each of the eleven Alabama Regional Inservice Centers.
Lessons are correlated to Alabama Social Studies Course of Study, Career Preparedness Course of Study, and Alabama College and Career Ready Standards. Each teacher receives a Virtual Economic 4.5 flash drive containing 50 videos and over 70 publications from the national Council for Economic Education ($159 value). There is no registration fee, instructional materials are provided, $50 substitute reimbursement is available during the school year, and lunch is included. Workshops will be offered at eleven locations around the state. STI-PD credit is available from each of the eleven Alabama Regional Inservice Centers.
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Held at the School Superintendents of Alabama building, this workshop will conclude with a tour of the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Plant.
A representative from Vulcan Materials Company will be speaking about their industry and associated jobs. The workshop will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Birmingham Branch.
Workshop will be held at the University of West Alabama Regional Inservice Center in Florence. The related tour will be announced soon.
Workshop will be held at Warrior Met Coal with a tour of the facilities and equipment but not the mine. The impact of coal on Alabama's economy and related jobs will also be discussed.
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Registration for other dates will open as finalize details