Shoals Chamber of Commerce & Northwest-Shoals Community College Offer Career Education for Educator
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Northwest-Shoals Community College, is offering its annual Workforce Readiness Institute – Career Education for Educators on June 11-14 and June 18-20. The Institute offers professional development opportunities for middle and high school math and science teachers, counselors and school administrators. “Participants will network with local industry leaders, learn about career opportunities and discover more about how math and science are used in the
Shoals Chamber Accepting Applicants for Fall Leadership Shoals Class
THE SHOALS – The Shoals Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 31st class of Leadership Shoals. Applications will be accepted through Monday, July 8 at 4:00 PM. Leadership Shoals is a program offered through the Shoals Chamber of Commerce. It has been in existence for three decades and has seen more than 750 businesses and community leaders graduate from the program. The class offers participants a better understanding and appreciation of the Shoals area while incorporating several
Chamber Launches Shoals HIRE Academy for Career Tech Students
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce launches Shoals HIRE (Helping Industry Recruit Excellence) Academy in an effort to better prepare students for the workforce. This program will replace the Chamber’s Youth Leadership Shoals program but will follow a similar format while also including group industry tours and a heavier focus on soft skill development, workplace etiquette, and resume writing. Shoals HIRE Academy students will include high school juniors from Colbert and Lauderdale counties enrolled in
Shoals Students Take Home South’s Regional BEST Robotics Awards
AUBURN – The Shoals Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Shoals-area winners from the South’s BEST Robotics Championship held December 1-2 at Auburn University. Sixty teams spanning five states participated and five represented the NW Alabama BEST Robotics region. These teams included Creekside Academy, Brooks High School, Covenant Christian School, Phillips High School and Moulton Middle / Lawrence County High School. Students from Covenant Christian School placed second for Team Exhibit and