Create Technology and Innovation Center

So proud of our CREATE Racing team! A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to Mr. Britt Young for his tireless dedication to coaching team! 🏆🏎️

SUMMER 2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN‼️

FREE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION CLASSES TO BEGIN JUNE 16

Registration is now open until June 10 for a FREE 12-week training program to be held in Oxford in the fields of commercial carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and welding for adults looking to pursue a career in the respective commercial construction fields.

🧰These classes are open to any adult 18+ desiring to begin a career in commercial construction at NO COST thanks to a grant from the Alabama Construction Industry Craft Training Board - CICT.

🛠️Classes begin the June 16 and will be either M/W or Tue/Thu from 5:00pm-8:30pm. This is based on instructor availability.

🪛Classes will be held at CREATE;
1 Cliff Garrett Dr. Oxford, AL 36203.

🛠️You will receive a phone call to the number you provide on or before June 10 if you are accepted or wait listed.

🧰Each class is limited to 15 students.

⬇️Apply at the link below:

https://forms.gle/fqCJ6wMPyZRzXKZA9

Questions?
Give CREATE a call!
256-241-3891 ext.1

Calhoun County Economic Development Council
Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor's Center
Senator Keith Kelley
Oxford City Schools
The City of Oxford, Alabama
East Alabama Now
979VOK
The Calhoun Journal
The Anniston Star
Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce

For more information, visit
https://www.alabamacreate.com/adult-learning

Earlier this week, more than 40 CREATE engineering, computer science, modern manufacturing, and criminal justice students repaired, sanded, and painted more than 20 picnic tables to help Cheaha State Park-Alabama prepare for the upcoming summer season at Cheaha Lake.
Thank you to Renee Rice and Robbie Ginn with R&R Travel Service for providing lunch, to community leaders Bruce Rice, Dennis Reeder, Leon Dean, and Cheyenne Rice, Cheaha’s assistant superintendent Robert Baske, maintenance supervisor Mike Waldrop, owner of Camp Mac, Allen McBride and his assistant director David Schmidt along with Oxford Lumber Ace Hardware and Talladega Ace Home Center.

Thank you to Alabama State Parks Foundation Board member Renee Rice for making this opportunity available for these students.

If your organization would like to partner with CREATE on community service projects, please contact CREATE administrator Dana Webb at 256-241-3891 ext.1, or [email protected].

Friday evening at CREATE!!!

Tomorrow night! 🎉

Join us for Embrace What Matters Family Fun Night at CREATE for an evening of fun, connection, and community support. Families can enjoy free pizza, kids activities, door prizes, community resources, and more!

We’re also excited to welcome Joy Wi******er and her dog, Goose, as they share an encouraging message focused on mental health and well-being.

📅 Friday, May 8
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
📍 CREATE – 1 Cliff Garrett Drive, Oxford

This free event is hosted in partnership with Oxford City, Jacksonville City, Calhoun County, and Cleburne County Schools. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to everyone who came to visit CREATE during last week’s Open House! If you have a 10th-12th grade student interested in taking any of the classes offered at CREATE, please contact our counselor Mrs. Brittany Haynie at [email protected] or 256-241-3891 ext.2.
Kronospan USA Careers
Jody Pridgen
Anniston Army Depot
Chief Daniel Phipps
Oxford Police Department
Sheriff Falon Hurst
Marie Manning for State School Board - District 6
Danny Shears
979VOK
Oxford City Schools
Oxford City Schools CTE
Congressman Mike D. Rogers
Elizabeth Ellen Bass
Historic Main Street Oxford
District Attorney Lynn Hammond

📸The City of Oxford, Alabama

Congratulations Ben, Jack, Sterling, Henry, and Noah! We are so incredibly proud of you, and we have no doubt that you will continue to be successful in this next season of your lives!

🚨CREATE OPEN HOUSE: 1 DAY REMINDER🚨

📅 Wednesday, April 29

⏰ 4:30pm-6:30pm

📍 CREATE
1 Cliff Garrett Dr.
Oxford, AL 36203

This is a great chance to find out more about all the opportunities available for both students and adults who are interested in classes at CREATE!

Today we are hosting Oxford City Schools!

We are excited to welcome another group of area 9th graders to tour CREATE as they prepare to select their schedule for the upcoming 26-27 school year.

So proud of our students!!