Pioneer Bookstore - Jefferson State Hoover, AL

OMHS students have the opportunity to participate in work instruction with The Pioneer Book Store and the Nursing Department on the Shelby-Hoover Campus.

Southern Roots and Blooms - Columbiana, AL

We are proud to have Southern Roots and Blooms in Columbiana participate in our program. CHHS and SCHS students have the opportunity to learn about landscaping and horticulture.
300 Hwy 47, Columbiana, Al. 35051 9:00-5:00 M-F 9:00-2:00 Sat.

Earthly Treasures Thrift Store - Columbiana, AL

Our students have an opportunity to not only learn job skills but give back to the community as well at the Earthly Treasures Thrift Store in Columbiana.
You can visit Earthly Treasures Thrift Store at 275 Columbiana Square (Al Hwy 25) 205-669-1006
Store Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays 8:00-7:00
Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00-500

Pioneer Bookstore - Jefferson State Hoover, AL

Work experience in a college bookstore environment. Stocking shelves, inventory, purchase transactions, and making change.

YB's Daylight Donuts - Hoover, AL

We welcome YB's Daylight Donuts as a participating business in our non-paid community work instruction program. Students learn the "behind the scenes" work involved in running a business and the daily tasks involved in product preparation, stocking, and cleaning.

They truly have the best donuts around!

5291 Valleydale Rd.   (205)-981-3337 Open Tuesday-Sunday 6:00-1:00

BistroProVare Jefferson State Hoover, AL

Students enjoyed the fruits of their labor after participating in community based work instruction at Jefferson State Community College. We combined a wonderful lunch with practicing soft skills such as ordering, tax and tip estimation, and figuring change.

Keeping It Real - Shelby Co. High School

The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce “Keeping It Real” program, co-sponsored by Legacy Community Federal Credit Union and The UPS Store –encourages high school students to think about financial responsibilities and the importance of an education.  This program is a part of the Chamber’s ShelbyOne initiative to help better Shelby County’s workforce development. Through this collaborative effort, the Chamber is bringing business and education partners together.

The “Keeping It Real” Program will provide Shelby County students with a “real life” scenario, including employment income, education level, and family situation. Each student then uses their randomly selected monthly salary and visits 12 booths consisting of transportation, housing, insurance, utilities, child care, groceries, education, etc. At each booth the student has to make the best choice for their situation as to what they can afford in those areas.
 Students could be heard saying “I can’t afford child care!” or “Insurance is expensive!” The Chamber hopes this program will encourage students to finish high school and also consider some level of post-secondary learning – whether it be two-year or four-year school.  One student commented, “This program taught me how to be able to balance what I need with what I want.” While another student stated, “My future education is an important factor in how much money I will be making.”