YAiT 2020 Message from Timothy Alexander

Flynn Distributing- Pelham, AL

Today at Flynn Distributing, Our CHHS student learned how to assemble used car kits. He then packed the completed kits and prepared them for shipping. Flynn is a distributor for ACP, Pro and Meguiar's automotive detail products, Wynn's Automotive Maintenance products, the new FDC Nitrogen tire inflation systems and more. 

Non-Fiction Coffee- Pelham, AL.

Today at Non- Fiction Coffee, our OMHS student learned how to select and weigh the whole beans for a large order. She then ground the beans, filled the 2 oz. bags, and heat sealed them for shipping. You can experience Non-Fiction coffee for yourself at such places as The Piggly Wiggly, Alabama Biscuit, Innova Coffee, and Big Spoon Creamery. 

Pure Bliss Salon and Spa/Blissful Boutique- Mt Laurel, AL

Pure Bliss Salon and Spa has given our CHHS student a great hand-on learning experience. She has had the opportunity to observe all facets of  the services offered at the salon. Once she has completed her tasks at Pure Bliss, she goes to work on the Blissful Boutique side. Our student truly has a gift for coordinating and accessorizing the latest fashions.  

Highland Gourmet Scones- Pelham, Al

Our OMHS student learned how to identify and put on the correct scone ingredient's labels while preparing shipping tins today. She also stamped boxes with the Highland Scone logo and identified them as perishable.

Jefferson State Community College Culinary & Hospitality- Hoover, AL

There is never a dull moment with Chef Kenny, Purchasing and Catering Director. He has taught our CHHS student about managing orders for the Bistro ProVare, catering events, and classroom labs. Monday is delivery day, and today our student helped organize the produce that came in.

Flynn Distributing Co.- Pelham,AL

Our Shelby County High School students were busy today making brake and used car kits at Flynn Distributing.

Flynn is a distributor for ACP, Pro and Meguiar's Automotive Detail products, Wynn's Automotive Maintenance products, the new FDC Nitrogen tire inflation systems and more. 

Shelby County Showcase- SCISC

Around 400 people gathered for Shelby County Schools’ Showcase of Schools event on Thursday, Feb. 13. Superintendent, Dr. Lewis Brooks,  mentioned that this year’s theme for the district is ‘together’ because “it’s the collective effort of everyone that makes Shelby County Schools the best school system.”  The event, hosted by the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation, was an example of the SCS community coming together to support students and their teachers.

Students from HHS and OMHS did a fantastic job presenting their student led business, The Granola Project.

Students greeted the public and handed out samples of their Fruit and Nut and Chocolate Sea Salt Granola.

Non-Fiction Coffee- Pelham, AL

Our OMHS student was busy today assisting at Non-Fiction Coffee. She had to
sort invoices, read orders, and pull the correct packaging bags for stores that
included the Homewood Piggly Wiggly. She then located, weighed, and filled
the specific roasts before heat sealing each bag.Non- Fiction was founded on
the premise of great coffee and serving others. Since working at this site, she has learned about ethically sourced coffee and how the proceeds go past the "cup" by intentionally investing into communities that need it the most.


 

Highland Gourmet Scones- Pelham, AL

Love is in the air at Highland Gourmet Scones. They began hand mixing and baking their heart shaped scones for the month of February. Our OMHS student helped label individual bags of the special Valentine scones- keeping packaging replenished for the 45 tins being shipped across the country. 
Today's scone flavors included: Original Golden Raisin; Lemon Blueberry; Orange Cranberry; Hazelnut Creme Chocolate Chip; Cafe Mocha; Cherry Amaretto; and Toasted Coconut.

Jeff State Culinary & Hospitality Institute- Hoover,AL

Monday is "truck day" for the Culinary storage area. Our CHHS student, working with Chef Kenny, helped with the inventory and then dispersed and stored the produce.

Pure Bliss Salon Spa- Mt Laurel

Today was our CHHS student's first day at Pure Bliss Salon and Blissful Boutique. She was able to observe the day to day jobs involved in running a locally owned business. After assisting the owner and stylists, she was able to accessorize clothing in the boutique.

Non-Fiction Coffee- Pelham,AL.

We would like to thank a new site, Non-Fiction Coffee Co., for hosting our Oak Mt.High School student for community-based work instruction. She was able to tour today and will begin the internship next week. Non- Fiction was founded on the premise of great coffee and serving others. Our student learned about ethically sourced coffee and how Non- Fiction's proceeds go past the cup and are intentionally placed into communities that need it the most, both internationally and domestically.

Learning about the roasting process-we were shown the beans on the cooling tray.

It all starts with the "green" coffee beans sourced from small farms around the world.

School House Granola- Baba Java Coffee/Hoover,AL

The students are excited to see their School House Granola sold in various locations. Thank you Baba Java for carrying our Fruit and Nut Blend!

Blue Rain Car Wash- Hwy 280

 

Even though the temperature was brisk at Blue Rain Car Wash, it didn't keep the customers away. Our Chelsea High student stayed busy assisting with detailing, washing mats, towels, and property maintenance. 

Non-Fiction Coffee- Pelham, AL

Our Oak Mt.High School student was able to tour and job shadow Non-Fiction Coffee Co. recently. Non- Fiction was founded on the premise of great coffee and serving others. Our student learned about ethically sourced coffee and how the proceeds go past the cup and are intentionally placed into communities that need it the most, both internationally and domestically.

Career Expo-Metro Church Birmingham,AL

This year's Career Expo had 22 speakers from different career fields and professions. We had over 350 students in attendance. Students were able to choose different careers they wanted to learn about and dive into presentations, discussions, and questions about the jobs they are interested in.