Shelby County Career Tech

09/03/2026

Ms Boyd’s students at Oak Mountain Middle School had a fun, hands-on day focused on communication, teamwork, and leadership! Students participated in Fishbowl and Taboo challenges, where communication was limited and creative thinking was key.
The bellringer challenge had students work together to line themselves up in birth order, giving them another opportunity to problem-solve and communicate.
It was great to see natural leaders emerge, students work together, and teams find creative ways to communicate! What a fun day of learning! 👏✨

09/02/2026

Mr Cleckler’s FFA officers at Shelby County High School are putting their communication and leadership skills into practice as they prepare for tomorrow’s FFA meeting!

Today’s practice focused on speaking clearly, working together, and confidently fulfilling their roles—skills that are valuable both in FFA and in the workplace.

Great job, FFA officers! We can’t wait to see you lead tomorrow’s meeting! 👏🌟 🐾🌱 💼🤝

09/02/2026

Mrs. Baggett’s classes at Chelsea High School are building an important workplace skill—writing professional emails! Students are learning how to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively in a professional setting.

From choosing the right words to using proper email etiquette, these students are gaining communication skills they’ll be able to use in the classroom, the workplace, and beyond.

Great communication is a skill that opens doors! 🚪📧 👏✨

09/02/2026

Mr. Irwin’s classes at CTEC put their communication skills into action through student-to-student teaching! Students had the opportunity to explain concepts, share their knowledge, and learn from one another.

This hands-on activity reinforced the importance of clear communication, active listening, confidence, and teamwork—skills that are essential in any collaborative workplace.

When students teach students, everyone has the opportunity to learn! 🚀✨ 🤝💼

09/02/2026

Mrs. Ingram’s classes at Oak Mountain High School put their communication skills to the test with a fun, hands-on activity! Students first created a picture and then wrote detailed instructions for someone else to recreate it.

The challenge? Mrs. Ingram read each set of instructions aloud while drawing on the board—without seeing the original picture!

This activity showed students just how important clear communication, specific directions, active listening, and attention to detail are in a collaborative workplace.

Sometimes, saying exactly what you mean makes all the difference! 👏✨ 💼🤝

09/02/2026

Mr. Hendren’s students at Helena High School put their communication and teamwork skills to the test with a fun puzzle-building challenge!

Students worked together to develop strategies, communicate effectively, and see which team could complete the puzzle the fastest.

The activity provided a hands-on way to explore how clear communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking are essential skills in today’s workplace.
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09/02/2026

📣 Workforce Wednesday Word of the Day📣

COMMUNICATION

Did you know that one of the top skills employers look for is communication? This skill is how you effectively talk with others, both verbally and written and also through your body language.

Nat Turner said “Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity”.

Be mindful of your words and actions because they have great power.

08/26/2026

📣 Workforce Wednesday word of the day📣

ACCOUNTABILITY is taking ownership and being responsible for your decisions and actions.

Moliere says “It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable”.

When you make a mistake, own it, learn from it and do better next time.

08/26/2026

08/21/2026

One word. One goal. A whole year of possibilities!

Mrs. Lee’s FACS students at Calera Middle School spent the week thinking about their goals and choosing ONE word to represent what they want to focus on this year. After decorating notecards and reflecting on why they chose their word, students brought their goals to life by creating bracelets they can wear as a daily reminder! 📿✨

A little creativity, a lot of reflection, and a meaningful goal to carry with them all year long! 💙 🦅