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🌟 **What an amazing Career Camp Day at WBR Career Academy!** 🌟

While our teachers were busy with professional development on their campuses, we had the incredible opportunity to host hands-on career camps for students in grades 3-7!

Our young explorers got to dive into:
👨‍🍳 **Culinary Arts** - Creating delicious memories in the kitchen
🔨 **Carpentry** - Building skills and confidence with every project
💄 **Cosmetology** - Discovering the artistry of beauty and wellness
🏥 **EMR & Nursing** - Learning the fundamentals of healthcare heroes
🤖 **STEM/Robotics** - Forensics project and strawberry DNA project

The excitement and curiosity these students showed was absolutely infectious! It's never too early to start exploring career possibilities and discovering hidden talents.

Thank you to all the instructors who made this day special and to the students who brought such enthusiasm and energy. These are the moments that remind us why career exploration matters at every age!

#WBRCareerAcademy #CareerCampDay #FutureLeaders #HandsOnLearning #CareerExploration #ProudEducators
5 days ago, WBR Career Academy
Cosmetology - Styling!
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Nursing-learning proper wrapping techniques
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EMR stopping critical bleeding!
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🪵✨ Look at these incredible cutting boards created by our amazing Carpentry students! Each one is a true work of art - the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and creativity on display here is absolutely outstanding.
10 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🔥 Vertical Welds Looking STRONG! 🔥

Our WBR Career Academy welding students are taking their skills to the next level with impressive vertical welds! ⚡

Vertical welding is no joke - it takes serious skill, steady hands, and perfect technique to fight gravity and create these clean, consistent beads. Our future welders are proving they've got what it takes to tackle any position and any job site challenge!

From proper electrode angle to maintaining the right travel speed, these students are mastering the fundamentals that will make them sought-after professionals in the field.
Keep up the outstanding work, future welders! The industry needs skilled craftsmen like you! 💪🔧

#WBRCareerAcademy #WeldingProgram #VerticalWelding #SkilledTrades #FutureWelders #ProudOfOurStudents #WeldingEducation #TradeSchool
10 days ago, WBR Career Academy
Proud Student with our Instructors!
🌟 Exciting Day in Cosmetology Class! 🌟

Our talented students at WBR Career Academy were introduced to the art of rod placement for perms! 💁‍♀️✨ From sectioning techniques to proper tension and rod size selection, they're learning the skills that will make them confident professionals in the beauty industry.

Watching our future cosmetologists perfect these foundational techniques is so inspiring! They're not just learning how to create beautiful curls – they're building the expertise and precision that will serve their future clients for years to come.

Way to go, future hair artists! 💪💕

#WBRCareerAcademy #CosmetologyProgram #FutureBeautyProfessionals #PermTechnique #HairEducation #ProudOfOurStudents #BeautySchool
10 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🔨✨ Amazing work from our WBR Career Academy Carpentry students! ✨🔨

Our talented students have been putting their skills to work designing and crafting beautiful, one-of-a-kind cutting boards and charcuterie boards! From selecting the perfect wood to mastering precision cuts and smooth finishes, these future craftsmen are creating functional art pieces that would make any kitchen proud.

It's incredible to see their creativity shine through as they combine traditional woodworking techniques with their own unique design ideas. Each board tells a story of dedication, skill, and attention to detail.

Way to go, Carpentry class! Your hard work and craftsmanship are truly impressive. 👏

#WBRCareerAcademy #CarpentryCrafts #FutureArtisans #HandsOnLearning #WoodworkingSkills #ProudOfOurStudents #CareerEducation
11 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🍳✨ Silent Service Challenge at WBR Career Academy! ✨🍳

Today our Pro Start culinary students took on an incredible challenge - working in complete silence to practice nonverbal communication skills in the kitchen!

Watching these future chefs navigate recipe preparation, coordinate timing, and work as a team without saying a word really highlighted the unique challenges that professional chefs face every day. In a bustling kitchen environment, clear communication - whether verbal or nonverbal - can make the difference between a successful service and chaos.

Our students showed incredible focus, creativity, and teamwork as they relied on hand signals, visual cues, and anticipation to create amazing dishes together. This exercise not only improved their kitchen awareness but also demonstrated how professional chefs must be masters of communication in all its forms.

We're so proud of these dedicated students who continue to push themselves and grow in their culinary journey!

#WBRCareerAcademy #ProStart #CulinaryEducation #FutureChefs #TeamWork #CommunicationSkills #HandsOnLearning
18 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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✨ Curl Game Strong! ✨

WASH - DRY - CURL!

Our talented cosmetology students have been perfecting the art of curls, and WOW - the results speak for themselves! 😍 From bouncy ringlets to elegant waves, these future stylists are mastering techniques that will make their clients feel absolutely gorgeous! 💇‍♀️✨

Whether they're working with curling irons 🔥 or straightening irons, our students are learning that beautiful curls are all about the details - tension, timing, and technique! 💪 Each style showcases their growing expertise and artistic eye! 👁️‍🗨️

These hands-on skills are building the foundation for successful careers in the beauty industry! 🌟 Today's curl practice becomes tomorrow's satisfied clients! 💄😊

We're so proud of their creativity, dedication, and the stunning work they're producing! 👏 Keep shining, future stylists! ✨💖

#CosmetologySchool #CurlSpecialists #BeautyEducation #HandsOnLearning #FutureStylist #HairArt #CosmetologyStudents #BeautySkills #ProudInstructor #StudentSuccess #CurlPerfection #BeautyIndustry
23 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🔥 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work in Welding Class! 🔥

This is what excellence looks like! Our welding students are not only mastering their craft but lifting each other up along the way. Today we witnessed the true spirit of our program - experienced students stepping up to mentor a classmate, sharing techniques and encouragement to help them succeed.

Even more exciting? These dedicated welders are advancing beyond a basic flat position and tackling multiple welding positions required for AWS certification! From horizontal to vertical to overhead - they're proving they have what it takes to become certified professionals.

The welding industry needs skilled craftspeople who can work as a team AND deliver quality work in any position. Our students are showing they've got both covered! Proud to watch these future welders grow in skill AND character. 💪

#WeldingEducation #AWSCertification #StudentMentorship #WeldingPositions #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #HandsOnLearning #ProudInstructor #WeldingSkills #FutureWelders #VocationalTraining #StudentSuccess
24 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🔨 Carpentry 1 Success Story! 🔨

Our amazing Carpentry 1 students have officially completed their first major project - handcrafted step stools! From measuring and cutting to sanding and finishing, these dedicated learners put their hearts into every detail.

Look at that pride! Nothing beats the feeling of standing on something you built with your own two hands. Each step stool represents hours of learning, problem-solving, and skill development. These students started as beginners and are now confident woodworkers ready for their next challenge. These students are focused and motivated and will earn valuable certifications as a result of completing projects like this!

We're so proud of what they've accomplished and can't wait to see what they build next!

#Carpentry #Woodworking #HandsOnLearning #ProudTeacher #BuildingSkills #StepByStep #MadeWithPride #VocationalEducation #StudentSuccess
24 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🥟 STEAMING DAY SUCCESS! 🥦

Our Pro Start II students at WBR Career Academy turned up the heat today - literally! It was "Steaming Day" in the culinary arts program, and these talented chefs-in-training mastered the art of steam cooking with beautiful Asian dumplings and perfectly steamed broccoli.

From folding delicate dumpling pleats to achieving that perfect tender-crisp broccoli texture, our students learned that steaming isn't just a cooking method - it's an art form that preserves flavors, nutrients, and showcases true culinary skill! 👨🏿‍🍳👩‍🍳

The smiles (and amazing aromas) filling the kitchen today proved that hands-on learning is where the magic happens. These future chefs are building the foundation skills that will take them from classroom to professional kitchens!

Who's ready to try some student-made dumplings? They look absolutely delicious! 🤤

#WBRCareerAcademy #ProStartII #CulinaryArts #SteamingDay #AsianDumplings #FutureChefs #CulinaryStudents #HandsOnLearning #CookingSkills #FoodPrep #DeliciousLearning #CareerEducation
24 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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⚡ SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS! ⚡

Our electrical students at WBR Career Academy are mastering one of the most crucial skills in the trade - proper ladder safety! They're learning that every successful electrician starts with the fundamentals: how to set up, climb, and work safely on ladders.

From proper ladder placement and the 4-to-1 ratio rule to maintaining three points of contact, these future electricians understand that safety isn't just a requirement - it's what gets them home to their families every day. 🪜👷‍♂️

Watching them practice these techniques with focus and respect shows they're not just learning to be electricians - they're learning to be PROFESSIONAL electricians who prioritize safety above all else, while learning the skills that will lead them to the NCCER Electrical I certification.

Every rung climbed safely today is a step toward a successful career tomorrow! Keep climbing! ⚡

#WBRCareerAcademy #ElectricalTraining #LadderSafety #SafetyFirst #FutureElectricians #SkillsTraining #CareerEducation #ElectricalStudents #SafetyTraining #TradeSkills #ProudStudents
24 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🚜 OPERATING WITH EXCELLENCE! 🚜

The pride on our heavy equipment students' faces says it all! At WBR Career Academy, we're watching the next generation of skilled operators master the machines that build our world. From excavators to bulldozers, these dedicated students are learning to handle massive equipment with precision and confidence.

There's something powerful about seeing young people take command of these incredible machines - knowing they're preparing for careers that literally move mountains and shape communities. Every day they're out there perfecting their skills, understanding safety protocols, and building the expertise that construction companies are actively seeking.

These aren't just students - they're future foremen, site supervisors, and the backbone of Louisiana's infrastructure! 💪🏗️

Keep digging deep and reaching high, future operators! Your community is counting on you to build tomorrow.

#WBRCareerAcademy #HeavyEquipment #OperatorTraining #ConstructionCareers #SkillsTraining #FutureOperators #BuildingTomorrow #CareerEducation #TradeSkills #ProudStudents #Louisiana
24 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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📐 FROM SCREEN TO REALITY! 🖨️

Our drafting students at WBR Career Academy put their new skills to the test today! They designed custom keychains in Autodesk Inventor and then 3D printed their creations - bringing their ideas from the computer screen to real life.

There's nothing quite like that moment when students see their digital designs transform into something they can actually hold in their hands! 🔑✨ From precise measurements and technical drawings to watching the 3D printer bring their vision to life layer by layer - this is engineering education at its finest.

These future drafters, engineers, and designers are learning that great ideas start with solid fundamentals in CAD software, but the real magic happens when those ideas become tangible reality. Today's keychains are tomorrow's blueprints for bridges, buildings, and innovations we haven't even imagined yet!

Way to go, future designers - you're literally creating the future!

#WBRCareerAcademy #DraftingStudents #AutodeskInventor #3DPrinting #CADDesign #EngineeringEducation #FutureEngineers #TechnicalDrawing #HandsOnLearning #DesignToReality #STEM #CareerEducation #Innovation

24 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🔥 WELDING WITH PRIDE! 🔥

Look at that smile! Yesterday's weld was absolutely beautiful, and you can see the satisfaction and pride radiating from our talented student at WBR Career Academy. There's nothing quite like the feeling of laying down a bead and knowing you're mastering another piece of the craft moving one step closer to AWS certification!

To all the young women considering welding - this is what breaking barriers and building futures looks like! 👩🏿‍🏭💪 The welding industry needs skilled professionals like her, and WBR Career Academy is proud to provide the training and support to make those dreams a reality.

Keep shining bright and welding strong! ✨

#WBRCareerAcademy #WomenInWelding #ProudWelder #SkillsTraining #WeldingLife #CareerEducation #FutureWelder #TradeSkills #WeldingStudent #StrongWomen
24 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🔨 **Building Skills & Confidence!** 🔨

Our talented carpentry students at WBR Career Academy are putting the finishing touches on their step stool projects! From measuring and cutting to assembly and sanding, these future craftsmen and craftswomen are mastering essential woodworking skills one project at a time.

It's amazing to see their dedication and attention to detail as they transform raw materials into functional, sturdy step stools. Each project represents hours of learning, problem-solving, and hands-on experience that will serve them well in their careers.

Way to go, carpentry class! Your hard work and craftsmanship are truly impressive. 👏

#WBRCareerAcademy #CarpentryClass #HandsOnLearning #FutureBuilders #CareerReady #Woodworking #ProudOfOurStudents
25 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🔨 BUILDING SKILLS & CRAFTING FUTURES! 🔨

Amazing progress happening in our WBR Career Academy Carpentry program this week!

🪵 **Carpentry I** students have started their hardwood cutting board projects - and the unique designs they're creating are absolutely incredible! You can see the passion and excitement in every cut and sand. They're loving every minute of working with these beautiful hardwoods.

📚 **Carpentry II** students completed their bookshelf projects this week! The craftsmanship and attention to detail in these finished pieces is truly impressive.

What makes these projects even more meaningful? Every cut, joint, and finish is building toward valuable industry certifications and lifelong skills. Our students aren't just learning woodworking - they're gaining expertise that will serve them throughout their careers in construction, carpentry, and beyond.

Proud to watch these future craftspeople develop their talents and build their futures, one project at a time! 🏗️

#WBRCareerAcademy #CarpentryProgram #Woodworking #HandsOnLearning #IndustryCertifications #SkillsForLife #FutureCraftspeople #ProudEducator #CareerReady #BuildingFutures
29 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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# 🎉 FIRST HAIRSTYLES MILESTONE! 🎉

Our WBR Career Academy Cosmetology students are making incredible strides this week!

✨ **Cosmetology I** students completed their very first hairstyles - and they could create ANYTHING they wanted! The creativity and talent on display was absolutely amazing.

💇‍♀️ **Cosmetology II** students took it up a notch, cutting and coloring their mannequins with complete creative freedom. The transformations were stunning!

We're so proud of our future cosmetologists as they develop their skills and artistic vision. Watching their confidence grow with each new technique is what makes teaching so rewarding.

Keep shining, Cosmetology students! Your dedication and creativity inspire us every day. 💫

#WBRCareerAcademy #CosmetologyProgram #FutureStylists #ProudTeacher #CosmetologyEducation #HairArt #StudentSuccess #CreativityUnleashed
29 days ago, WBR Career Academy
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🚜 Hands-on learning in action! 🚜

Michai, a Heavy Equipment student at the WBR Career Academy, is operating an excavator in our Heavy Equipment class at the Port Allen BRCC Campus!

This is what real-world career training looks like - students getting behind the controls and developing the skills employers are looking for. Our Heavy Equipment program prepares students for high-demand careers in construction, infrastructure, and industrial operations. From day one, students work with actual equipment, earning industry certifications while still in school.

Way to go, Michai!

Ready to dig into YOUR future?

#WBRCareerAcademy #HeavyEquipment #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning #FutureReady #CTE #SkillsThatPayBills #StudentSuccess
about 1 month ago, WBR Career Academy
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🔨🏠 **Building Success in Carpentry!** 🧰🔨

Huge congratulations to our skilled carpentry students at the WBR Career Academy who have just completed their **birdhouses and toolboxes** as part of their certification requirements!

These projects showcase everything our students have learned - precision measuring, quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the satisfaction that comes from building something with your own hands. From cozy homes for our feathered friends to sturdy toolboxes that will serve them throughout their careers, these students have truly mastered their craft! 🐦

Each project represents hours of dedication, problem-solving, and skill development. We're so proud watching these future builders, contractors, and craftspeople develop the expertise that will shape our community's infrastructure for years to come.

Way to go, carpentry students! Your hard work and commitment to excellence is building the foundation for bright futures! 👨🏻‍🔧👩🏿‍🔧

#WBRCareerAcademy #Carpentry #CertificationComplete #Craftsmanship #BuildingFutures #SkilledTrades #ProudMoments
about 1 month ago, WBR Career Academy
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