October is National Principal Appreciation Month, and we couldn’t let it pass without showing our gratitude to the best of the best—Mr. Smithart!

Our ECTC family has been secretly gathering all of his favorite things to create a special appreciation basket to surprise him at the end of the month.

Mr. Smithart goes above and beyond every single day to make ECTC the very best it can be—supporting our staff, students, and programs with unwavering dedication and heart.

Thank you for your leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence at Emerald Coast Technical College!
about 1 month ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
October is National Principal Appreciation Month
🔬💪 Hands-On Learning at ECTC! 🧠👩‍⚕️

Our students explored the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems in the lab this week by completing dissections on chicken legs and thigh quarters! 🐔✨

Through this activity, they gained a deeper understanding of:
🩻 The importance of the integumentary system
🦴 The structure of bones, joints, and muscle groups
🧩 And what tendons, ligaments, and cartilage look like up close!

Real-world, hands-on experiences like these help prepare our students for successful healthcare careers! 💙

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #HealthcareEducation #HandsOnLearning #IntegumentarySystem #MusculoskeletalSystem #CTE #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #ECTCProud
about 1 month ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
PN Students learning about integumentary and musculoskeletal systems by completing dissections on chicken leg and thigh quarters.
PN Students learning about integumentary and musculoskeletal systems by completing dissections on chicken leg and thigh quarters.
PN Students learning about integumentary and musculoskeletal systems by completing dissections on chicken leg and thigh quarters.
PN Students learning about integumentary and musculoskeletal systems by completing dissections on chicken leg and thigh quarters.
PN Students learning about integumentary and musculoskeletal systems by completing dissections on chicken leg and thigh quarters.
PN Students learning about integumentary and musculoskeletal systems by completing dissections on chicken leg and thigh quarters.
PN Students learning about integumentary and musculoskeletal systems by completing dissections on chicken leg and thigh quarters.
PN Students learning about integumentary and musculoskeletal systems by completing dissections on chicken leg and thigh quarters.
🎉 Celebrating Our Future Nurses! 🩺

It was a bittersweet evening at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay as our Practical Nursing students celebrated their last night of clinicals there with a special goodbye party! 💐

We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and compassion throughout this journey. 💪💙
Thank you to the amazing staff at Doctors Memorial for mentoring and supporting our students every step of the way! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #PracticalNursing #FutureNurses #HandsOnLearning #Bonifay #DoctorsMemorial #NursingEducation #ECTCProud
about 1 month ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
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💡 ECTC Electricity Students Powering the Community! ⚡

Our Electricity students put their skills to work at the Walton County Fairgrounds earlier this month—installing a brand-new circuit and 14 fans in the livestock area! 🐄🐖🐓

Hands-on training like this not only keeps our community cool but also gives students real-world experience in electrical wiring, safety, and teamwork. 👷‍♂️🔌

We’re proud to see our future electricians applying what they’ve learned in the classroom to make a lasting impact right here at home. 💙

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #CTEWorks #HandsOnLearning #ElectricityProgram #WaltonCountyFair #SkilledTrades #FutureElectricians
about 1 month ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
ECTC Electricity students working at The Fair!
ECTC Electricity students working at The Fair!
ECTC Electricity students working at The Fair!
ECTC Electricity students working at The Fair!
ECTC Electricity students working at The Fair!
ECTC Electricity students working at The Fair!
ECTC Electricity students working at The Fair!
ECTC Electricity students working at The Fair!
ECTC Electricity students working at The Fair!
🎃 Spooky Fun at the Haunted Clinic Adventure! 👻

Our ECTC Chief Nursing Officer and Practical Nursing Instructor had a blast representing Emerald Coast Technical College at the White-Wilson Medical Center Haunted Clinic Adventure on October 25!

Between the ghost hunt, spooky crafts, outdoor fun, and costume contests, they helped spread the word about our incredible healthcare programs, along with our GED and ESOL programs and dual enrollment options—all while showing that ECTC knows how to mix learning with a little Halloween fun! 💉🩺🧙‍♀️🍬

📍White-Wilson Medical Center – DeFuniak Springs
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM Oct 25th
🎟️ Guests brought non-perishable food items for donation—what a wonderful way to give back while celebrating!

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #EmeraldCoastTechnicalCollege #HauntedClinicAdventure #WhiteWilsonMedicalCenter #CommunityPartners #PNProgram #HealthcareHeroes #SpookySeason
about 1 month ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
ECTC at Fall Festival
Congratulations to Jennifer Simpson – ECTC’s Educational Support Professional (ESP) of the Year!

We are proud to celebrate Jennifer Simpson, one of our outstanding custodians at Emerald Coast Technical College, for being chosen as our ESP of the Year!

Jennifer goes above and beyond every single day to keep our campus clean, welcoming, and ready for students and staff. Her hard work, positive attitude, and dedication make a huge difference in the learning environment at ECTC.

Thank you, Jennifer, for all you do to support our programs, students, and staff—we truly appreciate you!

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #WeAreECTC #ESPOfTheYear #ThankYouJennifer #TeamECTC
about 1 month ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
ESP of the year-Jennifer Simpson!
💉 Emerald Coast Technical College – Phlebotomy Program💉

Our Phlebotomy students are on a mission today—circulating around campus to find their final volunteers for blood draws!

Today marks their last day in the program, and they’re proudly getting those final sticks to meet the required 30 successful draws before graduation!

A huge thank-you to all of our faculty, staff, and fellow students who have rolled up their sleeves to help our future healthcare professionals gain this essential hands-on experience. ❤️

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #Phlebotomy #CTE #HandsOnLearning #HealthcareHeroesInTraining #FuturePhlebotomists
about 1 month ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
Phlebotomy students
Phlebotomy students
Phlebotomy students
Phlebotomy students
Phlebotomy students
Phlebotomy students
Phlebotomy students
Phlebotomy students
Phlebotomy students
Phlebotomy students
Hands-On Learning at Its Best!

Our Emerald Coast Technical College Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 and 2 students rolled up their sleeves this week to repair and rebuild a walk-in cooler for the local Boy Scouts!

From wiring and troubleshooting electrical components to rebuilding refrigeration systems, these students are putting their skills and classroom knowledge into real-world practice—all while helping out a great community organization.

This project is a perfect example of what Career & Technical Education is all about—learning by doing, teamwork, and giving back.

We’re so proud of these hardworking students and their instructor for showing what it means to be workforce ready and community strong!

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #HVACR #CTEWorks #WorkforceReady #HandsOnLearning #SkilledTrades #CommunityStrong #EmeraldCoastTechnicalCollege
about 1 month ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
HVAC/R students working on a cooler
HVAC/R students working on a cooler
HVAC/R students working on a cooler
HVAC/R students working on a cooler
HVAC/R students working on a cooler
HVAC/R students working on a cooler
HVAC/R students working on a cooler
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HVAC/R students working on a cooler
💉📚 Practical Nursing Spotlight!
Our PN students presented today on Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, showcasing their knowledge and teamwork! 👏🩺

They did a wonderful job explaining prevention, transmission, and treatment while building confidence in their presentation skills. We’re so proud of their dedication to learning and preparing for future healthcare careers! 💪❤️

Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #PracticalNursing #HealthcareHeroes #FutureNurses #HandsOnLearning #CTEWorks
about 2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
PN Presentations
PN Presentations
PN Presentations
PN Presentations
PN Presentations
🎓💰 FAFSA Night at Freeport High School! 💰🎓

Our Financial Aid Officer, Brooke Adam, from Emerald Coast Technical College will be at Freeport High School this Wednesday, October 15th at 5:30 PM to help FHS seniors and their families complete their FAFSA applications for college! ✅

This is a great opportunity to get personal assistance, ask questions, and make sure your financial aid is ready for the upcoming school year.

📍 Location: Freeport High School Media Center
🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 15th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM

Don’t miss out on this chance to get free help and secure free money for college! 💸

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#FAFSA #FinancialAid #ECTC #FreeportHigh #CollegeReady #CTE #WaltonCountySchools #FutureStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
FAFSA
🎓✨ Get Ready for the 2025 ECTC College & Career Fair! ✨🎓

Explore endless opportunities at Emerald Coast Technical College on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. 🎯

✅ Meet employers, colleges, & training programs
✅ Learn about career paths & certifications
✅ Discover your next step toward success

📍 761 N 20th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
🌐 www.ECTC.edu

📞 Call 850-892-1241 for more information

💼 Don’t miss your chance to connect, explore, and plan your future at the ECTC College & Career Fair!
Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
#ECTC #CollegeFair #CareerFair #WaltonCountyCTE #WorkforceEducation #FutureReady #DeFuniakSprings
about 2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
ECTC Career Fair
💇‍♀️ Now Accepting Applications for Cosmetology! 💇‍♂️
Are you ready to turn your passion for beauty into a career? 💅
Emerald Coast Technical College is now accepting applications for our January 2026 Cosmetology program!
📅 Classes Begin: January 2026
🕗 Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🗓️ Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
✅ To apply, complete both (General and Cosmetology) applications now to secure your interview—this program fills up fast!
Learn more and apply today at www.ectc.edu 💻
ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.
#ECTC #Cosmetology #NowEnrolling #HairSchool #BeautyCareer #WaltonCTE #CareerReady #FutureStylist
about 2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
ECTC COS Application

🎓 Now Enrolling: Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center-Watersound!
Ready to launch your healthcare career? Enroll now in our Patient Care Technician (PCT) program at Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center-Watersound and graduate with FOUR valuable credentials:

💉 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
🩸 Phlebotomy Technician
❤️ EKG Technician
🩺 Patient Care Technician

📅 Enrollment Open: Now through December 1, 2025
📘 Classes Begin: January 7, 2026

Choose the Schedule That Works for You:
🔹 Morning Option: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 - Adults, Juniors & Seniors in high school
 - 3-hour class
 - Year and a half long (June & July off)
 - Ends April 2027

🔹 Afternoon Option: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
 - Adults & Juniors in high school
 - 5-hour class
 - 1-year program (June & July off)
 - Ends November 2026

👩‍⚕️ Hands-on training. Multiple certifications. Endless career opportunities in healthcare!

📍 Learn more & apply today at www.ectc.edu

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #HealthcareTraining #PCT #CNA #Phlebotomy #EKG #CareerReady #WaltonCTE #MagnetInnovationCenter #NowEnrolling

about 2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
PCT at ECTC-MIC
🎡 Walton County Fair—We’re Ready! 🎡

ECTC is excited to showcase our Career & Technical Education programs at the Walton County Fair next week! Stop by our booth to explore hands-on training opportunities in healthcare, industry, technology, and more—all designed to prepare students for today’s evolving workforce.

💼 Learn about our programs
🎓 Grab some ECTC swag
📚 Talk with our team about how to Start Your Career Here!

📍 Visit the Emerald Coast Technical College booth inside the Vendor Building at the Walton County Fair—we can’t wait to see you there!

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #WaltonCountyFair #CareerEducation #CTE #WorkforceReady #WaltonCountySchools #StartYourCareerHere
about 2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
ECTC Fair Booth
ECTC Fair Booth
ECTC Fair Booth
ECTC Fair Booth
ECTC Fair Booth
ECTC Fair Booth
🎓 Future CTE Stars in the Making!

Today, 5th grade students from West DeFuniak Elementary visited Emerald Coast Technical College for an exciting campus tour! Our amazing ECTC CTE students led the way—showcasing hands-on programs, sharing their experiences, and inspiring the next generation to explore career and technical education pathways. 💡🔧💅💉💻

We love seeing young minds light up as they discover all the opportunities that await them at ECTC!

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #CTEWorks #FutureTrainees #WaltonCountySchools #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning #WestDeFuniakElementary #ExploreYourFuture
about 2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
Cosmetology Tour
PCT Tour
PN Tour
Pharmacy Tech Tour
Tech Tour
Plumbing Tour
Auto Tour
Electricity Tour
HVACR Tour
Welding Tour

At ECTC, students gain the tools and training needed to ELEVATE their personal and professional potential, stepping into careers with confidence.

ECTC CHAMPIONs each student’s journey, helping them move forward and turn goals into reality through hands-on learning and mentorship.

Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, technology, or trades, ECTC helps TRANSFORM that passion into real-world purpose by providing practical skills and industry certifications.

At ECTC, students don’t just get an education—they CREATE better futures.


ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

about 2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
ECTC
Our Practical Nursing (PN) class at Emerald Coast Technical College kicked off their journey last night at Chautauqua Springs Health Center! 💙

This amazing group of future nurses is ready to dive into skills, knowledge, and hands-on training that will prepare them for a career of caring and compassion.

We’re so proud of their commitment and can’t wait to see all the incredible things they’ll accomplish! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️💉🩺

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #PracticalNursing #FutureNurses #Orientation #HealthcareHeroes
2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
PN Students
🌟🏆 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆🌟

Our ECTC Cosmetology students wowed us all with their creativity in the Fantasy Hair Competition—using ribbons, flowers, and imagination to create stunning looks! 🎀🌸💇‍♀️

After all the votes were counted, the winning entry was created by…
Faith Valkenaar 🎉👏

She’ll be taking home a FREE hair product of her choice as the prize! 🎁💖

A huge thank-you to everyone who voted and supported our students—your likes and love mean so much. 💕 Stay tuned for more exciting competitions and a peek at the amazing talent our cosmetology students bring to the chair every day!

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTCBeauty #FantasyHair #WinnerAnnouncement #CosmetologyCreatives
2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
Cosmetology student fantasy hair competition winner!
Cosmetology student fantasy hair competition winner!
Cosmetology student fantasy hair competition winner!
Cosmetology student fantasy hair competition winner!
👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ Our Practical Nursing students enrolled at Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center–Watersound have been busy gaining real-world experience!

Last week, our PN students completed clinical rotations at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, where they rotated through Med-Surg, ER, OR, and the IV Infusion Clinic. 💉 They practiced vital skills, including IM and subcutaneous injections, discontinuing IVs, and staple and suture removal—just to name a few.

On top of that, our students also gave back locally this week, assisting with 6th grade health screenings at Walton Middle School in DeFuniak Springs. 🩺💙

We are so proud of the knowledge and compassion our future nurses are gaining every day!

Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #PracticalNursing #HandsOnLearning #FutureNurses
2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
PN students enrolled at Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center - Watersound doing clinical rotations at Bonifay Memorial Hospital.
PN students enrolled at Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center - Watersound doing clinical rotations at Bonifay Memorial Hospital.
PN students enrolled at Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center - Watersound doing clinical rotations at Bonifay Memorial Hospital.
PN students enrolled at Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center - Watersound doing clinical rotations at Bonifay Memorial Hospital.
PN students enrolled at Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center - Watersound doing clinical rotations at Bonifay Memorial Hospital.
PN students enrolled at Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center - Watersound helping with student health screenings at Walton Middle School in DeFuniak Springs.
📢 This week, some of our Practical Nursing (PN) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) students teamed up with Walton Middle School to assist with 6th grade health screenings! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

We are so proud of our students for gaining real-world experience while serving our community. 💙 Their hard work not only builds their skills but also makes a meaningful difference for local families.

ECTC Mission Statement: We prepare and empower today's students to meet the demands of an evolving and competitive workforce.

#ECTC #HealthcareHeroes #CommunityInAction #PCT #PN
2 months ago, Emerald Coast Technical College
PCT students helping with health screenings at WMS
PN students helping with health screenings at WMS
PCT students helping with health screenings at WMS