Hot Topics in Transition- Trussville, AL

We had a wonderful turnout for this year's Transition Hot Topics. The "awesome" Mary White, Hoover HS student, was the guest speaker. Also pictured with Mary is Lisa Carey, Hoover City Schools, Secondary Teacher of the Year. Unless U was one of the 21 vendors that participated throughout the day in the Vendor Fair. A big thank you goes to Tammy Lee, Trussville City Schools, and all the Central Al.Transition Team members that made this event possible!

A Think College Panel included reps from Crossing Points, Passage, and Horizons School. Joseph Mitchell, JSCC Culinary/Hospitality, shared exciting information about the new Modified Certificate Program. One of the 5 Break Out sessions featured pertinent information on the ABLE Act, Guardianship, and Social Security benefits. 

Career Expo- Helena Sports Complex

It was a great day for HHS and THS students to learn about different career options at the 2019 Career Expo sponsored by the Al. Dept.of Rehab Services and the ARC of Shelby County. Over 10 career areas were represented including First Responders, Retail, Vet Tech, Healthcare, and Construction.

School House Granola- Special Services Center

The CHS and CHHS students got another hands-on opportunity to produce 2 batches of their student based School House Granola. Chef Sean Butler worked along beside them as they mixed the wonderful Fruit and Nut Granola

The entire process takes two days of preparing, baking, labeling bags, and packaging the product. They will then go back to their schools and be involved with marketing and delivery.

Spoon & Ladle- Pelham, AL

SCHS students prepare labels for the soups of the week at Spoon and Ladle.

Helena Sports Complex- Helena, AL

Montevallo and Oak Mountain High School students helped with set up for the Career Expo that will be held tomorrow at the Helena Sports Complex. There will be over 30 businesses/careers represented along with all branches of the military. The Career Expo is sponsored by the Alabama Dept. of Rehabilitation Services and Equip.

Jeff State Culinary- Hoover, AL

Our OMHS student helps the Jefferson State Culinary kitchen receive
a shipment of fresh ingredients ready to be prepared and
served at the College's Bistro pro Vare 

Every item must be inventoried and put away in the pantry,
cooler, or freezer.

Magic City Donuts- Hoover, AL

 Stocking and cleaning are just some of the many things that are involved in closing prep for the Valleydale location of Magic City Donuts. Our CHHS student has done an excellent job making sure everything is ready for the next day. Magic City is open bright and early at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday.