🎓✨ Attention high school students who attend a Shelby County School ✨🎓
CTEC is now accepting applications for prospective students for the 26-27 school year! 🚀
If you’re planning to attend college 🎓, start a career 💼, or just want to gain valuable, real-world skills 🛠️—there’s a program for YOU right here on CTEC’s campus!
📝 Apply today:
📲 Scan the QR code
🌐 Or visit https://bit.ly/CTEC26
⚠️ Important: YOU MUST BE SIGNED IN YOUR SHELBY COUNTY EMAIL TO ACCESS APPLICATION!
🍂 We can’t wait to welcome you to campus this Fall!
Your future starts here 💡
If you have any questions, reach out to your school's career coach or CTEC's counselor, Keyla Handley at khandley@shelbyed.org.
#Pathways2Success #CTEC #ApplyTrainSucceed
CTEC is now accepting applications for prospective students for the 26-27 school year! 🚀
If you’re planning to attend college 🎓, start a career 💼, or just want to gain valuable, real-world skills 🛠️—there’s a program for YOU right here on CTEC’s campus!
📝 Apply today:
📲 Scan the QR code
🌐 Or visit https://bit.ly/CTEC26
⚠️ Important: YOU MUST BE SIGNED IN YOUR SHELBY COUNTY EMAIL TO ACCESS APPLICATION!
🍂 We can’t wait to welcome you to campus this Fall!
Your future starts here 💡
If you have any questions, reach out to your school's career coach or CTEC's counselor, Keyla Handley at khandley@shelbyed.org.
#Pathways2Success #CTEC #ApplyTrainSucceed
🔧🤖 CTEC's Robotics students putting in the work!
Our Robotics students have been hard at work after learning how to wire circuits in class. Now they’re putting that knowledge into action—building, testing, and problem-solving! 💡⚙️
It’s amazing to see what happens when learning meets creativity and teamwork. The future of innovation starts right here! 🚀🔌
#Pathways2Success
Our Robotics students have been hard at work after learning how to wire circuits in class. Now they’re putting that knowledge into action—building, testing, and problem-solving! 💡⚙️
It’s amazing to see what happens when learning meets creativity and teamwork. The future of innovation starts right here! 🚀🔌
#Pathways2Success
CTEC Faculty & Staff welcomed the spring season the right way! 🌸☀️
A big thank you to Mr. Horton for grilling lunch for everyone. 🍔🌭 It was a much-needed time for our team to relax, laugh, and enjoy great conversation together. Moments like this remind us how special it is to work alongside such an amazing group of people.
#Pathways2Success
🔧 Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day to Mr. Jerome Griffin! 👏
CTEC truly appreciates all that you do to keep our campus running smoothly each and every day. From making sure our building is safe and operating at its best 🏫 to helping support our students and staff, your hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our school community! 🙌
#Pathways2Success 🚀
Huge thank you to the Shelby County Education Foundation for supporting our schools and awarding Mrs. Handley a $1,000 grant to support CTEC’s Ambassador Program! 🎉📚
Your continued support helps strengthen our mission to prepare students to become college and/or career ready and build bright futures ahead. 🎓🚀
We are grateful for partners like you who invest in our students and their success! 💙✨
#Pathways2Success
🔥🏀 So proud of CTEC student-athlete Olivia Pryor! 👏
Olivia excels both on the court and in the classroom! She is a welding student at CTEC who shows the same work ethic, focus, and determination in class as she does in every practice and game! 🛠️💪
As the starting point guard for Chelsea’s girls basketball team, Olivia helped lead her team to an incredible season that finished in the Final Four at Legacy Arena! 🏀✨
Your dedication, leadership, and hard work represent the very best of CTEC and Shelby County Schools! We are so proud of you and the entire team! 🎉👏
#Pathways2Success
🎉 Congratulations to CTEC's 2025 - 2026 Support Person of the Year! 🎉
A huge shoutout to Ms. Kim Clowdus, our amazing 📚 bookkeeper! 🏆
Ms. Kim ensures our students and faculty always have the resources they need. She’s friendly, helpful, professional, and always on top of her game ✅. From keeping our campus running smoothly 🏫 to going the extra mile to help others 💪, she does it all with a positive attitude 😄✨.
We are so grateful for all that you do, Ms. Kim! 💖👏
#Pathways2Success
A huge shoutout to Ms. Kim Clowdus, our amazing 📚 bookkeeper! 🏆
Ms. Kim ensures our students and faculty always have the resources they need. She’s friendly, helpful, professional, and always on top of her game ✅. From keeping our campus running smoothly 🏫 to going the extra mile to help others 💪, she does it all with a positive attitude 😄✨.
We are so grateful for all that you do, Ms. Kim! 💖👏
#Pathways2Success
CTEC 2025–2026 Health Science Cohort officially started their internships this week! 🩺✨
A huge THANK YOU to our strategic partners for opening your doors and investing in our students 🤝💙 Your support is helping shape the future of healthcare!
Our students are gaining hands-on experience, building professional skills, and stepping confidently into their roles as the next generation of medical and healthcare professionals 🏥👩⚕️👨⚕️
#Pathways2Success
✨ CTEC was excited to welcome representatives from the Chelsea Strategic Planning Committee to our campus! 🏫
It was a pleasure sharing all the opportunities that CTEC has to offer to students in our Chelsea zone and other communities in Shelby County!
🎓💡
Thank you for visiting and supporting our mission to empower the next generation! 🤝💙
#Pathways2Success
🎉🧬 **HOSA Competition in Montgomery!** 🧪🏥
CTEC Health Science & Biomedical students recently traveled to Montgomery to compete in the HOSA competition — and they represented CTEC and Shelby County Schools with excellence! 👏✨
From hands-on skills to teamwork and leadership, students showcased their passion for service!💉🔬❤️
Not only did they compete at a high level, but they also had an amazing time learning, connecting, and growing together! 🎊🚌📚
We are so proud of their hard work and dedication! 💙🙌
#Pathways2Success
CTEC Representing at HOSA 🩺✨
Huge congratulations to 🎉 Jenna Lee 🎉 in Healthcare Science for earning 🥇 1st Place in the Patient Care Technician competition at the HOSA competition in Montgomery!
Your dedication, hard work, and passion for patient care truly paid off 💙👏 We are beyond proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish next!
Way to represent CTEC with excellence!
#Pathways2Success
🎉Congratulations to CTEC's February Students of the Month!🎉
🍲Culinary: Aniya Stewart
🪠Plumbing & Pipefitting: Alexander Morales
💉Biomedical Science: Georgia Nicholson
🚗Collision Repair: Devon Head
🔧Automotive Technology: Alex Vick
💇♀️Cosmetology & Barbering: Caleb Smith
🚜Construction: Benny Zavala
Keep up the amazing work!
#Pathways2Success #CTECExcellence
🔥👨🍳 CTEC Culinary Shines at ProStart! 👩🍳🔥
Some of our talented CTEC Culinary students competed in the ProStart Competition in Perdido Beach this past week — and they did an AMAZING job! 🏆✨ Their hard work, creativity, and teamwork were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder!
And that’s not all… 🤩
During their visit, they had the incredible opportunity to meet one of the greatest coaches of all time! 🐘🏈 What an unforgettable experience to be inspired by greatness both in and out of the kitchen!
Way to represent CTEC with excellence and pride! 👏🔥
#Pathways2Success
We are SO proud of all our students who competed at the SkillsUSA District Competition today! 🎉🔧🎤✨
Your hard work, talent, and professionalism were on full display, and you represented CTEC & Shelby County Schools with excellence! 💙👏
🏁 Automotive Competitions
🚗 Automotive Service – Garrett Myers 🥉
🚙 Automotive MLR – Max Beneke 🥈
🛠 Job Skills Demo – Diego Sanchez 🥈
🤝 Customer Service – Cason Wooley 🥉
📌Bulletin Board Presentation - Alex Peterson, Kayleb Lyons, & Chris Taylor 🥉
🧬 Biomedical Science
🎤 Extemporaneous Speech - Willis Gulley 🥉
🏗 Construction
🪚 Carpentry – Parker Ceravolo 🥈
🪚 Carpentry – Jameson Thomas 🥉
💄 Cosmetology
🎙 Extemporaneous Speaking – Allie Lamoureux 🥇
💇♀️ Cosmetology Skills – Harper Pennington 🥈
🔥 Welding
⚡ Hudson Hester 🥇
🎤 Prepared Speech - Briana Pair 🥉
We are incredibly proud of each and every competitor! 🌟 Your dedication and skill truly shine. 💪🎓
#SkillsUSA #CTEC #ShelbyCountySchools #Pathways2Success
Your hard work, talent, and professionalism were on full display, and you represented CTEC & Shelby County Schools with excellence! 💙👏
🏁 Automotive Competitions
🚗 Automotive Service – Garrett Myers 🥉
🚙 Automotive MLR – Max Beneke 🥈
🛠 Job Skills Demo – Diego Sanchez 🥈
🤝 Customer Service – Cason Wooley 🥉
📌Bulletin Board Presentation - Alex Peterson, Kayleb Lyons, & Chris Taylor 🥉
🧬 Biomedical Science
🎤 Extemporaneous Speech - Willis Gulley 🥉
🏗 Construction
🪚 Carpentry – Parker Ceravolo 🥈
🪚 Carpentry – Jameson Thomas 🥉
💄 Cosmetology
🎙 Extemporaneous Speaking – Allie Lamoureux 🥇
💇♀️ Cosmetology Skills – Harper Pennington 🥈
🔥 Welding
⚡ Hudson Hester 🥇
🎤 Prepared Speech - Briana Pair 🥉
We are incredibly proud of each and every competitor! 🌟 Your dedication and skill truly shine. 💪🎓
#SkillsUSA #CTEC #ShelbyCountySchools #Pathways2Success
💪🏆 Champions On and Off the Mat! 🏆💪
Congratulations to CTEC Construction student Jameson Thomas and the 🦅 Oak Mountain High School Wrestling Team on capturing the 🏅 AHSAA 7A State Championship in Wrestling!
Jameson also claimed the 🥇 7A 126-pound Individual State Championship and finished the season with an incredible 58-5 record! 💥🔥
We are proud of the dedication, discipline, and hard work he represents both in the classroom and in competition. Keep building greatness, Jameson! 🛠️🏆
#Pathways2Success
Congratulations to CTEC Construction student Jameson Thomas and the 🦅 Oak Mountain High School Wrestling Team on capturing the 🏅 AHSAA 7A State Championship in Wrestling!
Jameson also claimed the 🥇 7A 126-pound Individual State Championship and finished the season with an incredible 58-5 record! 💥🔥
We are proud of the dedication, discipline, and hard work he represents both in the classroom and in competition. Keep building greatness, Jameson! 🛠️🏆
#Pathways2Success
CTEC Culinary students have been on 🔥 the past few weeks and they are just getting started! 👩🏽🍳👨🏻🍳✨
They’re gearing up to compete in the ProStart Competition in 🌊🏖 Perdido Beach — and the hard work is definitely showing! 💪🏽🍽
Just this past week our students:
🍪 Prepared delicious treats for Shelby 101
🎉 Participated in the Shelby County Showcase of Schools
💝 Gave back to the community by volunteering as caterers at Columbiana First United Methodist’s Annual Valentine Luncheon
From the kitchen to the community, our students continue to represent CTEC with professionalism, skill, and heart ❤️👏🏽
We are so proud of their dedication and growth! Let’s wish them luck as they head to Perdido Beach! 🌟🍳
#Pathways2Success #CTEC #ProStart #FutureChefs #CollegeAndCareerReady
Today we proudly celebrate School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🚔💙
CTEC is incredibly grateful for our amazing SRO, Deputy Carr, and the dedication he shows to our students, staff, and campus each and every day. From keeping our school safe to building positive relationships with our students, Deputy Carr goes above and beyond to make a difference. 👮♂️✨
Thank you, Deputy Carr, for your commitment, leadership, and the care you show our CTEC family. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌💛
Be sure to join us in showing Deputy Carr some love and appreciation today! 💙🚓 #SROAppreciationDay #Pathways2Success
CTEC is incredibly grateful for our amazing SRO, Deputy Carr, and the dedication he shows to our students, staff, and campus each and every day. From keeping our school safe to building positive relationships with our students, Deputy Carr goes above and beyond to make a difference. 👮♂️✨
Thank you, Deputy Carr, for your commitment, leadership, and the care you show our CTEC family. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌💛
Be sure to join us in showing Deputy Carr some love and appreciation today! 💙🚓 #SROAppreciationDay #Pathways2Success
🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨
Our campus, CTEC, and our very own Auto Tech instructor, Mr. Robert Irwin, have been nominated for Shelby Living’s 2026 Best of the Best! 🎉🏅👏
This is a honor and a testament to the excellence, dedication, and hands-on learning that happens at CTEC every single day. Now we need YOUR help to bring home the win! 🏆
🗳️ Cast your vote for CTEC and Mr. Robert Irwin today:
🔗 https://www.shelbyliving.com/magazine/shelby-livings-best-of-the-best-2026
🙌Every vote counts—let’s show Shelby County what CTEC is all about! 💙🛠️
#Pathways2Excellence #CTEC #BestOfTheBest2026 #ShelbyLiving #VoteCTEC #VoteMrIrwin #AutoTechExcellence 🚗✨
🔨✨ Love building, creating, and trying something new? ✨⚡🔥
Then Girls Can Camp is for YOU!
Join us for an exciting 3-day, hands-on camp for current 8th, 9th, and 10th grade girls, where you’ll dive into the worlds of carpentry, welding, and electrical work. You’ll learn how to use real power tools, wire outlets and switches, and even weld metal together with fire—all while creating awesome projects you’ll get to take home!
Build skills. Boost confidence. Make new friends. Have fun.
📄 Details:
June 9 through June 11
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Held at: Career Technical Educational Center in Columbiana
📲 Ready to apply? Scan the QR codes on the flyer to watch a video from a previous year’s camp and submit your application, or visit: bit.ly/2026-GCC-Application
⏰ Don’t wait—applications are due by Friday, March 20!
Let’s build something amazing together! 💪👷♀️
🧠💉 Health Science students building life skills beyond the classroom!
Today our future healthcare heroes dove into foundational financial literacy 💰✍🏽—learning how to write checks, track deposits and credits, and balance accounts like pros.
Because caring for others starts with knowing how to manage every aspect of their wellbeing including finances! 📊💡
Hands-on learning today = confident, prepared professionals tomorrow 🙌🏾
#Pathways2Success
