CTE Month Staff Spotlight — Can You Guess Who?
Today’s caricature features one of the hands-on experts who keeps things flowing around here.
From pipes and fittings to problem-solving in the lab, this instructor helps students build real-world skills that lead straight into the workforce.
👀 Think you know who this is?
Drop your guess in the comments below and give him a shout-out of appreciation!
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
#CTEMonth #ECTC #SkilledTrades #PlumbingLife #GuessTheTeacher
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Today’s caricature features one of the hands-on experts who keeps things flowing around here.
From pipes and fittings to problem-solving in the lab, this instructor helps students build real-world skills that lead straight into the workforce.
👀 Think you know who this is?
Drop your guess in the comments below and give him a shout-out of appreciation!
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
#CTEMonth #ECTC #SkilledTrades #PlumbingLife #GuessTheTeacher
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Love is in the hair 💕💄
Get Valentine’s-ready with a little self-care at Emerald Coast Technical College Cosmetology!
From fresh styles to flawless glam, our cosmetology students are booking appointments Tuesday–Thursday to help you look and feel your best for date night (or Galentine’s 💖).
📞 Call 892-1240 ext. 5143 from 9-3 on Tuesdays - Thursdays to schedule your appointment.
Treat yourself. You deserve it.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
CTE Month meets National School Counseling Week!
All month long, we’re having a little fun with CTE Month caricatures, and this week we’re also celebrating National School Counseling Week—so it’s only right to spotlight one of the most caring, dedicated, and student-focused people on our campus. 💙
👀 Can you guess who this amazing ECTC staff member is?
Bonus points if you can guess:
-What she does at ECTC
-What she loves outside of ECTC
-And why students and staff adore her 💙
👇 Drop your guesses in the comments—and if you know who she is, help us out by sharing a shout-out, thank-you, or favorite memory. Let’s flood the comments with some well-deserved love and accolades for this incredible counselor who supports our students every single day!
💬 Ready… set… GUESS!
CTE Month is here—and we’re kicking it off with a little FUN!
All month long, we’ll be celebrating Career & Technical Education Month by spotlighting the incredible staff who make learning at ECTC happen every day… with a fun and creative twist!
➡️ Each day, we’ll post a cartoon-style caricature of some of our amazing team members.
➡️ Your job? Guess who it is!
➡️ Students, staff, and followers—jump in, comment, tag, and have fun with us!
Today’s post is just the beginning as we set the stage for a month full of creativity, laughter, and appreciation for the people who help our students take charge of their future.
Let the guessing games begin!
#CTEMonth #ECTCProud #GuessWho #CareerReady #CTEFun #TakeChargeOfYourFuture
All month long, we’ll be celebrating Career & Technical Education Month by spotlighting the incredible staff who make learning at ECTC happen every day… with a fun and creative twist!
➡️ Each day, we’ll post a cartoon-style caricature of some of our amazing team members.
➡️ Your job? Guess who it is!
➡️ Students, staff, and followers—jump in, comment, tag, and have fun with us!
Today’s post is just the beginning as we set the stage for a month full of creativity, laughter, and appreciation for the people who help our students take charge of their future.
Let the guessing games begin!
#CTEMonth #ECTCProud #GuessWho #CareerReady #CTEFun #TakeChargeOfYourFuture
Grant Funds in Action | Learning From Both Sides of the Needle
These photos show our healthcare students using IV training arms purchased with grant funds—but the learning goes even deeper.
Students rotated roles, practicing as both the patient and the phlebotomist, allowing them to understand the procedure from both perspectives. This approach builds not only technical skill in venipuncture and phlebotomy but also empathy, communication, and patient-centered care.
Using the SimLab Solutions IV training arms, students practiced:
✔️ Tourniquet placement and vein selection
✔️ Proper order of draw
✔️ Safe technique and infection control
✔️ Professional patient interaction
This is what workforce investment looks like—hands-on, high-quality training that prepares students for real clinical settings and real careers.
We’re proud to see grant funds making a direct impact in our labs and helping students take charge of their future.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
These photos show our healthcare students using IV training arms purchased with grant funds—but the learning goes even deeper.
Students rotated roles, practicing as both the patient and the phlebotomist, allowing them to understand the procedure from both perspectives. This approach builds not only technical skill in venipuncture and phlebotomy but also empathy, communication, and patient-centered care.
Using the SimLab Solutions IV training arms, students practiced:
✔️ Tourniquet placement and vein selection
✔️ Proper order of draw
✔️ Safe technique and infection control
✔️ Professional patient interaction
This is what workforce investment looks like—hands-on, high-quality training that prepares students for real clinical settings and real careers.
We’re proud to see grant funds making a direct impact in our labs and helping students take charge of their future.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
🔧 Under the hood and in their element, spotlighting skills that drive futures forward. 🔧
From diagnostics and electrical systems to brakes and engine components, our Automotive Service Technology students are putting their skills to work in the lab—hands-on, real-world training that prepares them for the workforce from day one.
This is what learning looks like at ECTC: teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence built one vehicle at a time.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
From diagnostics and electrical systems to brakes and engine components, our Automotive Service Technology students are putting their skills to work in the lab—hands-on, real-world training that prepares them for the workforce from day one.
This is what learning looks like at ECTC: teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence built one vehicle at a time.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
❤️ Attention ECTC Faculty and Staff! ❤️
In honor of National Heart Month, ECTC is offering hands-only CPR training on Thursday, February 12.
Training will be provided by our ECTC Pharmacy Technician students and staff, giving you the opportunity to learn a life-saving skill while supporting student learning.
📍 Stop by Building 600 anytime on Thursday, Feb 12th, to participate.
Every beat counts—thank you for taking time to care for your heart and our campus community.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
In honor of National Heart Month, ECTC is offering hands-only CPR training on Thursday, February 12.
Training will be provided by our ECTC Pharmacy Technician students and staff, giving you the opportunity to learn a life-saving skill while supporting student learning.
📍 Stop by Building 600 anytime on Thursday, Feb 12th, to participate.
Every beat counts—thank you for taking time to care for your heart and our campus community.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Precision. Practice. Professionalism.
Our Practical Nursing (PN) students are mastering essential clinical skills by learning sterile gloving and sterile dressing changes—a critical part of patient safety and infection control. From maintaining a sterile field to proper technique, these hands-on experiences prepare our students for real-world healthcare settings where details matter most.
This is confidence being built, one skill at a time.
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
#ECTC #PracticalNursing #FutureNurses #SterileTechnique #NursingSkills #TakeChargeOfYourFuture
Our Practical Nursing (PN) students are mastering essential clinical skills by learning sterile gloving and sterile dressing changes—a critical part of patient safety and infection control. From maintaining a sterile field to proper technique, these hands-on experiences prepare our students for real-world healthcare settings where details matter most.
This is confidence being built, one skill at a time.
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
#ECTC #PracticalNursing #FutureNurses #SterileTechnique #NursingSkills #TakeChargeOfYourFuture
🚨 Attention ECTC Students! 🚨
Want to learn hands-only CPR during National Heart Month? ❤️
Sign up with your instructor to get on the list for one of the following sessions:
🕣 8:30–9:30 a.m.
🕑 2:00–3:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, February 12
❤️ Training provided by ECTC Pharmacy Technician Students and Staff!
Every beat counts—be ready to respond.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Want to learn hands-only CPR during National Heart Month? ❤️
Sign up with your instructor to get on the list for one of the following sessions:
🕣 8:30–9:30 a.m.
🕑 2:00–3:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, February 12
❤️ Training provided by ECTC Pharmacy Technician Students and Staff!
Every beat counts—be ready to respond.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
🩸 Step-by-Step: What ECTC Phlebotomy Students Learn 🩸
From preparation to completion, our ECTC Phlebotomy students are mastering every step of a professional blood draw with precision, confidence, and care.
✔️ Patient preparation & identification
✔️ Proper hand hygiene and glove use
✔️ Tourniquet placement and vein selection
✔️ Needle insertion using correct technique
✔️ Blood collection and tube handling
✔️ Safe needle removal and site care
✔️ Labeling and post-procedure safety
These photos show our students practicing real-world skills in a clinical lab setting—learning not just how to draw blood, but how to do it safely, accurately, and professionally.
Hands-on training. Real-world skills.
💉 Taking charge of their future in healthcare—one stick at a time.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
#ECTC #Phlebotomy #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #CTEWorks #SkilledAndReady #HealthcareTraining
From preparation to completion, our ECTC Phlebotomy students are mastering every step of a professional blood draw with precision, confidence, and care.
✔️ Patient preparation & identification
✔️ Proper hand hygiene and glove use
✔️ Tourniquet placement and vein selection
✔️ Needle insertion using correct technique
✔️ Blood collection and tube handling
✔️ Safe needle removal and site care
✔️ Labeling and post-procedure safety
These photos show our students practicing real-world skills in a clinical lab setting—learning not just how to draw blood, but how to do it safely, accurately, and professionally.
Hands-on training. Real-world skills.
💉 Taking charge of their future in healthcare—one stick at a time.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
#ECTC #Phlebotomy #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #CTEWorks #SkilledAndReady #HealthcareTraining
❤️ Donations Save Lives! ❤️
ECTC is proud to support the American Heart Association during Heart Month. Scan the QR code to make an online donation or donate in the classroom during CPR demonstrations.
💻 Online donations have a $10 minimum
❤️ In-person donations at ECTC are accepted in any amount
🎯 Our school goal is to raise at least $500
Everyone who donates will receive a heart to fill out that will be displayed around campus. Donations are accepted throughout the entire month of February and can be dropped off in Building 600.
ECTC is proud to support the American Heart Association during Heart Month. Scan the QR code to make an online donation or donate in the classroom during CPR demonstrations.
💻 Online donations have a $10 minimum
❤️ In-person donations at ECTC are accepted in any amount
🎯 Our school goal is to raise at least $500
Everyone who donates will receive a heart to fill out that will be displayed around campus. Donations are accepted throughout the entire month of February and can be dropped off in Building 600.
Attention Students and Staff!
We have a food truck on campus for lunch today!
We have a food truck on campus for lunch today!
🎓 Exploring Futures in Action!
Today, students from the WISE Center visited Emerald Coast Technical College for a walk-through tour of several of our programs.
From hands-on labs to career-focused classrooms, students had the opportunity to see what technical education looks like in real life and explore pathways that align with their interests and goals.
We loved having you on campus and can’t wait to see where your future takes you! 💙🛠️🎓
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Today, students from the WISE Center visited Emerald Coast Technical College for a walk-through tour of several of our programs.
From hands-on labs to career-focused classrooms, students had the opportunity to see what technical education looks like in real life and explore pathways that align with their interests and goals.
We loved having you on campus and can’t wait to see where your future takes you! 💙🛠️🎓
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
❤️ Hands-On CPR for Heart Month ❤️
In honor of American Heart Month, Emerald Coast Technical College (ECTC) is proud to provide hands-on CPR training for our faculty, students, and staff on Thursday, February 12th.
ECTC students please sign up with your teacher and be sure to choose which time you want to attend this FREE class! ECTC Faculty and Staff may drop by anytime during the day to partipcate in a hands-only CPR informative session provided by our Pharmacy Technician students and staff!
This interactive training empowers our campus community with life-saving skills—because knowing how to respond in an emergency can make all the difference.
#HeartMonth #CPRTraining #LifeSavingSkills #ECTCProud #CommunityCare #HandsOnLearning
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
🎉 Happy Retirement, Dennis Knighten! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Dennis Knighten on his well-deserved retirement from CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, located right here at Emerald Coast Technical College!
Dennis has been more than just a partner on campus—he has been a true champion for our students. Over the years, he willingly rolled up his sleeve (literally!) to support our Phlebotomy students, giving them the invaluable opportunity to practice their skills with confidence and compassion. 🩸💙
Thank you, Dennis, for your generosity, encouragement, and dedication to student success. Your impact on our program and our students will be felt for years to come.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and relaxing retirement—you’ve certainly earned it!
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Please join us in congratulating Dennis Knighten on his well-deserved retirement from CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, located right here at Emerald Coast Technical College!
Dennis has been more than just a partner on campus—he has been a true champion for our students. Over the years, he willingly rolled up his sleeve (literally!) to support our Phlebotomy students, giving them the invaluable opportunity to practice their skills with confidence and compassion. 🩸💙
Thank you, Dennis, for your generosity, encouragement, and dedication to student success. Your impact on our program and our students will be felt for years to come.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and relaxing retirement—you’ve certainly earned it!
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
✂️ Cut Above the Rest ✂️
Our Cosmetology students at Emerald Coast Technical College had the opportunity to learn from a representative with ICON Shears during a hands-on shear presentation!
Students explored different shear sizes, styles, and designs, tested them firsthand, and learned why proper ergonomics matter in the salon. From comfort and control to preventing long-term strain, choosing the right tools is just as important as mastering technique.
We love bringing industry experts into the classroom to give our students real-world knowledge—and a chance to find the tools that fit them best. ✂️
#ECTC #Cosmetology #FutureStylists #ProfessionalTools #ErgonomicsMatter #CareerReady
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Our Cosmetology students at Emerald Coast Technical College had the opportunity to learn from a representative with ICON Shears during a hands-on shear presentation!
Students explored different shear sizes, styles, and designs, tested them firsthand, and learned why proper ergonomics matter in the salon. From comfort and control to preventing long-term strain, choosing the right tools is just as important as mastering technique.
We love bringing industry experts into the classroom to give our students real-world knowledge—and a chance to find the tools that fit them best. ✂️
#ECTC #Cosmetology #FutureStylists #ProfessionalTools #ErgonomicsMatter #CareerReady
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Problem Solved-One Pipe at a Time!
Our Plumbing students at ECTC are putting their skills to work across campus! These photos highlight students replacing a basket strainer on a kitchen sink in Portable #2 and unblocking a clogged sink drain in the Cosmetology program-real repairs in real spaces.
From diagnosing the issue to making the fix, students are gaining hands-on experience that mirrors what they’ll face on the job. Practical skills, teamwork, and confidence are built with every project completed.
Ready to keep things flowing?
Take charge of your future at ECTC.
Go to www.ECTC.edu to learn more about our plumbing program!
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Our Plumbing students at ECTC are putting their skills to work across campus! These photos highlight students replacing a basket strainer on a kitchen sink in Portable #2 and unblocking a clogged sink drain in the Cosmetology program-real repairs in real spaces.
From diagnosing the issue to making the fix, students are gaining hands-on experience that mirrors what they’ll face on the job. Practical skills, teamwork, and confidence are built with every project completed.
Ready to keep things flowing?
Take charge of your future at ECTC.
Go to www.ECTC.edu to learn more about our plumbing program!
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
🩸 Counting Every Stick Toward Success! 🩸
Our Phlebotomy students are officially tallying up their successful sticks as they finish out the program—and these photos capture exactly what that achievement looks like in real time.
📸 Shown here, a student confidently performs a successful venipuncture on an ECTC employee, demonstrating proper preparation, vein selection, needle insertion, blood collection, and post-stick care. From gloving up and assembling supplies to securing the site and applying pressure, every step reflects the precision, professionalism, and patient care our students have worked so hard to master.
Each successful stick represents skill, focus, and growth—and getting those final tallies means our students are one step closer to entering the healthcare workforce with confidence.
Way to go, Phlebotomy students! Your hard work truly shows.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Our Phlebotomy students are officially tallying up their successful sticks as they finish out the program—and these photos capture exactly what that achievement looks like in real time.
📸 Shown here, a student confidently performs a successful venipuncture on an ECTC employee, demonstrating proper preparation, vein selection, needle insertion, blood collection, and post-stick care. From gloving up and assembling supplies to securing the site and applying pressure, every step reflects the precision, professionalism, and patient care our students have worked so hard to master.
Each successful stick represents skill, focus, and growth—and getting those final tallies means our students are one step closer to entering the healthcare workforce with confidence.
Way to go, Phlebotomy students! Your hard work truly shows.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
⚡Take Charge of Your Future ⚡
Our Electricity students are gaining real-world experience while making a meaningful impact in the community.
These photos showcase students completing an electrical upgrade at Walton Academy, adding a new outlet and breaker to support a warmer on the serving line. Projects like this give students hands-on experience with industry-standard electrical work while supporting local schools.
🔧 Justin Brooks is pictured working at the electrical panel, installing the breaker.
🔌 Seth Chancey is shown installing the outlet for the warmer.
This is what career readiness looks like—students building skills, confidence, and a future they can power themselves.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Our Electricity students are gaining real-world experience while making a meaningful impact in the community.
These photos showcase students completing an electrical upgrade at Walton Academy, adding a new outlet and breaker to support a warmer on the serving line. Projects like this give students hands-on experience with industry-standard electrical work while supporting local schools.
🔧 Justin Brooks is pictured working at the electrical panel, installing the breaker.
🔌 Seth Chancey is shown installing the outlet for the warmer.
This is what career readiness looks like—students building skills, confidence, and a future they can power themselves.
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Our students don’t just learn skills—they build solutions.
Electricity student Grant Sanders is putting his training to work by installing conduit and electrical outlets for the new hair stations in our Cosmetology program. This real-world project supports another program on campus while giving students valuable, hands-on experience they’ll use on the job.
A big thank you to Electricity Instructor Johnny Lynch for guiding students through industry-standard electrical installations that make a lasting impact across campus.
This is what collaboration, career readiness, and hands-on training look like at Emerald Coast Technical College!
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
Electricity student Grant Sanders is putting his training to work by installing conduit and electrical outlets for the new hair stations in our Cosmetology program. This real-world project supports another program on campus while giving students valuable, hands-on experience they’ll use on the job.
A big thank you to Electricity Instructor Johnny Lynch for guiding students through industry-standard electrical installations that make a lasting impact across campus.
This is what collaboration, career readiness, and hands-on training look like at Emerald Coast Technical College!
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
