ACTC Engineering & Business Students Gain Valuable Insights from Industry Leader! 🚀
ACTC was honored to welcome Lynsey Robertson, Facility Manager at Caterpillar Prentiss, back to the vocational center! Lynsey first visited in the fall to share her industry expertise with our Engineering II students. This time, she returned to hear their preliminary capstone project proposals, offering insightful feedback to help refine their ideas.
Her guidance has been instrumental in strengthening these projects, and we appreciate her time and expertise. Both our Engineering and Business, Marketing, and Finance students benefited from her visit, gaining valuable industry perspectives. We look forward to welcoming Lynsey back soon as a judge for the final capstone presentations!
Thank you, Lynsey, for your continued support and for inspiring the next generation of professionals! 👏💡
#ACTCEngineering #ACTCBusiness #CareerConnections #FutureInnovators
ACTC Engineering II Students Tour Toyota! 🚗🤖
Last week, ACTC’s Engineering II students had the opportunity to tour the Toyota facility in Blue Springs. The experience provided valuable insight into advanced manufacturing and automation, with the robotic systems being a highlight for many students.
Toyota’s well-organized and engaging tour offered an in-depth look at the production process, emphasizing innovation and efficiency. A special thank you to Vice President Aaron Foster and the Toyota team for sharing their knowledge and inspiring the next generation of engineers!
#ACTCEngineering #ToyotaTour #FutureEngineers #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD
Our amazing Educator Prep students from ACTC had the incredible opportunity to attend and assist with the 2024-2025 Special Olympics in Tupelo! ❤️ Their dedication, compassion, and enthusiasm shined as they supported and celebrated these inspiring athletes. Moments like these reinforce their passion for working with children and shaping the future of education. We are so proud of them! 👏 #FutureEducators #SpecialOlympics #WeAreASD #LearnLeadExcel
🌟 Spring Break Spotlight! 🌟 While students were enjoying a well-deserved break, Mrs. Tila Johnson, our amazing Health Sciences Instructor, was making headlines! 📰 She was featured in the Daily Corinthian’s People of the Crossroads, highlighting her dedication to shaping future healthcare professionals. If you missed it over break, be sure to check it out now—her passion and impact are worth the read! 👏 #SpringBreakSpotlight #PeopleOfTheCrossroads #ACTCExcellence #HealthcareHeroes #WeAreASD #LearnLeadExcel
📢 A huge THANK YOU to Worsham Brothers Construction for their generous support and sponsorship of ACTC’s display case! Your commitment to our school and students is truly appreciated. Partnerships like yours help us showcase the incredible work happening at ACTC every day! 👏 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD
This week, our Engineering and Industrial Maintenance classes teamed up for a valuable hands-on lesson with IM Instructor Jesse Potts. With a degree in CAD & Machine Tool and Die, Mr. Potts guided Engineering students through the process of converting isometric drawings into precise orthographic projections—a crucial skill in the world of engineering and manufacturing. This lesson highlighted how technical expertise and attention to detail play a vital role in real-world applications. Great job to our students for diving into this important skill! 👏 #EngineeringEducation #IndustrialMaintenance #CAD #TechnicalSkills #WeAreASD #LearnLeadExcel
👏 Celebrating Perfect Attendance! 👏 A huge shoutout to our dedicated students who achieved perfect attendance for the 3rd nine weeks! Your commitment and perseverance do not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work! 🎉 #PerfectAttendance #Dedication #ACTCSuccess #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD
🌟 Celebrating ACTC Star Traits! 🌟 Congratulations to our outstanding students recognized for exemplifying Organization, Communication, and Character. These traits set them apart as leaders in and out of the classroom, and we are proud to have them represent ACTC! Keep up the great work! 👏 #ACTCStarTraits #LeadershipInAction #FutureLeaders #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD
Congratulations to our ACTC Students of the Quarter! 🎉 These students have gone above and beyond in their programs, demonstrating outstanding dedication, hard work, and excellence. We are proud to recognize their achievements and can’t wait to see all they accomplish! 👏 #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD #StudentOfTheQuarter #ACTCExcellence #FutureLeaders
🚜🔧 ACTC at Caterpillar Mississippi’s First College, Career & Community Fair! 🎓🔩
ACTC was proud to attend and showcase our incredible CTE programs at Caterpillar Mississippi’s first College, Career & Community Fair! Our team—Director John Anderson, Counselor Jennifer Martindale, Engineering Instructor Alison Wade, and Industrial Maintenance Instructor Jesse Potts—had a great time connecting with Caterpillar families, current students, and possible future ACTC learners.
With robots from Engineering 🤖 and a welding simulator from Industrial Maintenance 🔥, we brought hands-on, interactive fun to the event! Huge thanks to Caterpillar for hosting such a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their future!
#CTEMonth #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning #ACTC #Engineering #IndustrialMaintenance #FutureBuilders #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD
🌟 It’s National School Counselor Week, and today we want to spotlight the amazing Mrs. Jennifer Martindale! 🌟
Mrs. Jennifer is the heart and soul of our center—kind, thoughtful, and always putting the best interests of our students, teachers, and ACTC at the forefront. Her passion, drive, and intentionality make a difference every single day. Whether as a leader, coworker, or friend, she goes above and beyond to spread joy and make our school a better place.
Beyond her work at ACTC, Mrs. Jennifer is a proud and loving wife, mom, Mimi, and a great friend to so many. We are truly blessed to have her in our building and our lives! 💙
Thank you, Mrs. Jennifer, for everything you do! You are so appreciated! #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek
🚗💡 ACTC’s Industrial Maintenance program hit the road to visit the Toyota Plant for an incredible industry tour! Thank you to Toyota for welcoming our students, instructors, and programs with open arms and providing such a valuable hands-on learning experience. Opportunities like these help connect our students with real-world industry insights and inspire the next generation of skilled professionals! #ACTC #IndustrialMaintenance #ToyotaTour #HandsOnLearning #CTE #LearnLeadExcell #WeAreASD
🚀 ACTC Students Excel at TSA District Competition! 🎉
Our talented students from the Engineering and Information Technology programs showcased their skills at the Technology Student Association (TSA) District Competition at Northeast Mississippi Community College!
✨ Braden Pittman (IT) - Technology Bowl
✨ Luke Williams (Engineering) - Technology Bowl and Technology Problem Solving
✨ Emmanuel Velazquez (Engineering) - Technology Bowl and Technology Problem Solving
We’re proud of their hard work, dedication, and passion for innovation. Great job representing ACTC! 👏💡
#LearnLeadExcel #FutureInnovators #TSACompetition
🎉 Congratulations to our Student of the Quarter honorees! 🎉
We’re so proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and achievements in their respective programs at ACTC. Your commitment to excellence is an inspiration to all! 🌟👏
Keep up the amazing work, and continue striving for success! #StudentOfTheQuarter #FutureLeaders
#WeAreASD
🎉 Congratulations to ACTC’s Rotary Student, Jaden Hodge! 🎉
Jaden, a student at Kossuth High School, has achieved so much at ACTC! He has completed the Agriculture and Natural Resources program, is a second-year student in Agriculture Power and Machinery, and a first-year student in the Industrial Maintenance program. Jaden is also working hard to earn his NCCER National Certification.
We’re so proud to highlight and celebrate Jaden’s incredible dedication and achievements. Keep up the amazing work, Jaden – your future is bright! 🌟 #ACTCproud #RotaryStudent #CareerReady
Exciting Update! 🎉 The registration deadline for ACTC’s Spring 2025 Adult Night Classes has been extended! Don’t miss your chance to enroll in our updated schedule of classes and take the next step in your career or personal growth. 🛠️💻🍴
Check out the new schedule and sign up today! #ACTCNightClasses #Spring2025 #LifelongLearning #LearnLeadExcell #WeAreASD
#WeAreASD
🚀 Future workforce in the making! ACTC was thrilled to host 9th-grade students from Alcorn Central, Biggersville, and Kossuth for our Exploring Careers tours. From classrooms to shops, students got an up-close look at our 14 CTE programs, met instructors, and watched hands-on projects in action.
🔗 Check out our latest news story to see how we’re shaping career pathways for tomorrow’s leaders: https://www.alcornschools.org/o/alcorn-ctc/article/1929492
#ExploreYourFuture #ACTC #CareerReady
📚✨ Spring into learning with ACTC's Adult Night Classes for 2025! Whether you’re looking to upskill, start a new hobby, or advance your career, we’ve got something for you. Check out the flyer for all the details and make this spring your season of growth! 🌟 #AdultEducation #Spring2025 #LearnWithACTC
