Career Technical Educational Center

🧠💉 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

🎓✨ 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 faculty and staff joined in on the caricature fun! #Pathways2Success

So proud of Karrington Snerling for receiving CTEC’s Character In Action Award for the 25–26 school year! 🌟👏 She was recognized by the Shelby County Children’s Policy Council and the American Legion, alongside other Shelby County Schools students, at the annual Character In Action Award Ceremony held at American Village last night 🇺🇸✨ Karrington’s leadership shines in so many ways—from excellence in her Culinary class 🍽️👩‍🍳 to helping organize service projects and planning events that support our campus and community 🤝💙 Keep being a model student and leader—your future is bright! 💫🎓 #Pathways2Success 🚀

🎉Congratulations to CTEC's January Students of the Month!🎉 🌟Culinary: Katherine Beasley 🪠Plumbing & Pipefitting: Michael Nava Rodriguez 💉Healthcare Science: Anna Abston 👩‍🚒Public Service: Addison Pope 🚗Collision Repair: Cayden Carroll 🔧Automotive Technology: Karyn Rendon Leguisamo 💉Healthcare Science: Lili Tellez 💇‍♀️Cosmetology: Allie Lamoureux Keep up the amazing work! #Pathways2Success #CTECExcellence

Literacy in Health Science at CTEC 🩺📖 Today, our Health Science students sharpened essential literacy and career-ready skills by practicing professional interviewing techniques, completing a words-per-minute typing test, and preparing for college readiness and electronic medical charting 💻📝. Building strong communication and technical skills for success in healthcare careers! 🚑✨ #Pathways2Success

✨ Welcome to CTEC!✨ CTEC is excited to welcome Mrs. Melissa Scoggins as our new Secretary 🏫📋 We are thrilled to have you join our team and look forward to the organization, positivity, and support you’ll bring to our students, staff, and community. Welcome aboard—we’re so glad you’re here! 💙🙌

✨ Thank you to representatives from Magic City Federation Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME)! ✨ We appreciate you coming to share the amazing opportunities available to CTEC students after high school 🎓 👨‍🏭👩‍🏭 Students can work 3 days a week 📚 Attend Jefferson State CC 2 days a week 🎓 Earn an Associate degree 💵 Get paid while learning ✅ No cost to students! 🗣️ Presenters: 🥤 Coca-Cola ⚙️ MacLean Systems 🏗️ CMC Steel 🔩 ACIPCO 🎓 Jefferson State CC #Pathways2Success

🎉 It was great to welcome former CTEC Robotics student Migdalia Lopez to Mr. Hill’s class today! 🤖 She’s wrapping up her master’s degree in mechanical engineering 🛠️🎓 and shared her journey, experiences, and helpful tips as students think about their postsecondary plans. 🚀 #Pathways2Success

Congratulations, Ms. Vick, on your retirement! 🎉 Thank you for 32 years of dedication and service to our students, faculty, and community. Your impact will be felt for years to come! #Pathways2Success

🎉 Congratulations to CTEC’s December Students of the Month! 🎉 We’re proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and excellence across our pathways: 👷🏻‍♂️Plumbing: Samuel Hibbs 💄 Cosmetology: Tyson Dembowski 🧑‍🚒 Public Service: Landon Keller 🧬 Biomedical Science: Brianne Silvia 👨🏽‍🍳Culinary: Calvin James 🔧 Automotive: Cason Wooley #Pathways2Success

🎉 Way to go, CTEC Health Science students! 🎉 They officially passed the Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification! 💉✨ They have the incredible opportunity to intern at a local hospital, gaining hands-on experience and taking their first big steps into the nursing field. We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication! 🙌💙 #Pathways2Success

🎉 Congratulations to CTEC's Culinary & Hospitality students!

We’re proud to celebrate their hard work and dedication in earning the ServSafe certification! This achievement reflects their professionalism, commitment to safety, and passion for the industry. Great job, your future in hospitality is already off to a strong start! 🍽️

#Pathways2Success

CTEC's Cosmetology students "nailed" the Fantasy Hair & Makeup Challenge! 🔥💇‍♀️✨ Congrats to all of the class winners! #Pathways2Success

So proud of one of our Biomedical Science students, Gianna McGinnis from Chelsea High School, who was recently crowned Miss Alabama Ultimate USA Teen! Congratulations, Gianna! 🌟 #Pathways2Success

A great day of collaboration and innovation as Mrs. Bone (CTE Supervisor), Dr. Epps (CTEC Principal), and Mr. Irwin (Auto Tech Teacher) visited Huntsville City Schools’ Center of Technology! #Pathways2Success

🎉 Congratulations to CTEC’s November Students of the Month! 🎉 We’re proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and excellence across our pathways: 👷🏻‍♂️Plumbing: Jackson Rigsby 💄 Cosmetology: Kaydence Connell 🧑‍🚒 Public Service: Aaliyah Chaisson 🧬 Biomedical Science: Stacey Dominquez-Rosas 👩‍🍳 Culinary: Emma Cockrell 🚗 Collision Repair: Jake Farren 🔧 Automotive: Devon Nutton 🤖 Robotics: KaeDin Hester 🩺 Health Science: Maddie Talton (not pictured) Keep shining students, your futures are bright! ✨ #Pathways2Success

Huge news from CTEC! We’re thrilled to announce that Mr. Robert Irwin has been named a finalist for Shelby County Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year! 🏆 Congratulations, Mr. Irwin, and thank you for your incredible dedication to your students and to every community you serve. Your hard work and passion continue to inspire! 👏✨ #CTEC #ShelbyCountySchools #Pathways2Success

Exciting day for CTEC as Dr. Epps represented Shelby County Schools along with other educational leaders from around the state as Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation declaring October as National Principals Month! Excited that our state recognizes CTE as one of the pathways for success for our students in Alabama! #Pathways2Success