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!
Look at this Cadillac we just got donated to CTEC and the Auto Tech program!
The students earned a Career Readiness Indicator Credential/Certification that meets the Alabama High School graduation requirements and are now prepared for jobs as a Host, Server, Food Preparation Worker, Kitchen Line Worker, Expediters, Cooks and Various Supervisors.
The ACCS Innovation Center partnered with Alabama's business and industry leaders to provide a local, customized hospitality and tourism course for food service employees. The course was led by Chef Emil Boackle from Jefferson State Community College.
CTEC competed at the 8th Annual TEAM Build Competition. Thanks to Dr. Bob Kimbrell & Tuscaloosa CTA instructor, Brian Renfroe for this special opportunity. Congratulations to: Chaz Brooks, Braden Browne, Grey Bassham, Tyler Howard, & Jaycob Toney for finishing 1st place!
Workforce Wednesday - Problem Solving
Thank you to all the students and parents who came out to our Open House last night. We enjoyed getting to meet and speak with everyone. If anyone has any questions, please reach out to us.
Workforce Wednesday for 10-18-23
