Career Technical Educational Center

Today was a big day for the students in the Health Science class here at CTEC. Today was the first day of their internship at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. We are so proud of you!

It was a special day this past Friday for the Public Service Academy at CTEC thanks to the Westover Fire Department's donation of a fire engine that was recently replaced in their fleet. The engine replaces one dating back to the late 1970s that was previously donated to CTEC years ago that is no longer operational.

Our Health Science students had their orientation today at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. They will start their internship next week. We are so proud of you guys!

Taking Initiative Initiative is the ability to be resourceful and work without being told what to do. Napoleon Hill said, "Initiative is the starting point of all great achievements." Take the initiative in all that you do, be the first. It all starts with you.

All Shelby County Schools will resume normal operations on Thursday, January 18. We are excited to welcome our students and staff back!

Shelby County Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17 due to winter weather conditions, including the forecast of a hard freeze overnight. There are still areas of the county experiencing icy road conditions that are not likely to improve until temperatures rise above freezing midday on Wednesday. We anticipate being back to a normal school schedule on Thursday.

Due to the threat of winter weather and extreme temperatures, all Shelby County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, and students will transition to remote learning. All after-school activities are also canceled. We are also monitoring the weather for Wednesday morning and will announce school delays or closures as we receive more detailed weather information.

Due to the threat of severe weather, specifically straight-line winds causing downed trees and powerlines on Friday, January 12, all Shelby County Schools will be closed and students will transition to remote learning. All after-school activities are also canceled. Schools will be closed on Monday, January 15 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. We are also monitoring the weather for Tuesday morning and will announce school delays or closures as we receive more detailed weather information.

Workforce Wednesday- Organizational skills is your ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals and develop systems for achieving those goals. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A good system shortens the road to the goal.” As we begin this new semester, make an extra effort to organize your mind, time and schedule to create the best version of you.

Thank you to our SRO, Deputy Ford of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for all you do to keep us safe at CTEC. Happy National Law Enforcement Day to all who serve and keep us safe each day and night.

Author Dale Alexander, best known for his insightful book "The Talk (about money)” is visiting Shelby County high schools in January to share insights with students eager to learn about financial literacy and responsible money management. Alexander, a seasoned expert in personal finance, has dedicated his career to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for financial success. His latest book, "The Talk (about money)," has gained widespread acclaim for its practical advice and easy-to-understand insights into the world of finance. Alexander is set to speak to students from Montevallo High, Shelby County High, and Vincent High on January 9 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at the Grade Hall at Shelby County Arts Council. A free community event will also be on January 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the same location. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Alexander will travel to Oak Mountain High and Chelsea High on January 10, followed by Calera High and Helena High on January 11. The speaking engagements will provide students with a unique opportunity to engage directly with Alexander. The author will share anecdotes from his journey, discuss key concepts from his book, and offer valuable tips on budgeting, saving, and making informed financial decisions.

We are partnering with Jeff State to provide students who are Seniors in Shelby County Schools an opportunity to participate in a dual enrollment EMS class on our campus. Our students this year are just now starting to do some rounds and getting to participate in the hands-on portion of this 10-hour college-level program. This is Molly Rollan, a Senior at Helerna High School, who is participating in this program. She went out and did her first round of working in the field this weekend! Keep up the great work!

Thank you to Skills for Success and Jeff State for coming out and training our instructors on mini excavators! In the spring our students will be learning how to be mini excavator operators! We also could not have done this without the support from our partners at the County!

Please congratulate the following students who passed their Certified Patient Care Technician exam. Front row: Grace Adams, Rose Murphy, Ainslee Richardson, Blakley Werner, Gracie Weigel, Madison Smith. Back Row: Erin Ingram, AJ Huffman, Isaac Meinberg, Nate, Ngo, Emery Glaze.

Workforce Wednesday for December 6th

Congratulations to Micah Morris for earning a scholarship to Northwest Shoals Community College to play baseball. Micah is a BioMed student from SCHS. So proud of you!

Workforce Wednesday for November 29th. The importance of Customer Service.

A big Congratulations to Peyton Davis for receiving the Character in Action Award for CTEC! He received his certificate last night at the Awards Banquet hosted by the Shelby County Children's Policy Council and American Legion Post 555.

Congrats to our Student of the Month for our Newcomer Academy!

Congratulations to our Trainees of the Month here at CTEC!