TCTA to Offer Classes and Services this Summer

Looking for ways to enjoy the summer on a small budget? The Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy (2800 Martin Luther King Jr, Boulevard) is helping you do just that with computer courses, gardening instructions, and even low-cost salon and nail services!

Get confused when people talk "geek?" You know... how much memory a computer has, the process of creating a particular kind of file, the size of a file to be sent, etc.? Those who aren't as computer literate as they'd like may take advantage of Basic Computer Skills for Adults, where they will learn the basics of computer hardware, software, and terminology. Participants will also receive information on computer safety and security. Sessions on June 7, 9, 14, and 16 are $15 each and will be held from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Now, if you've ever thought about gardening but didn't know where to start, start right here with the Budget Gardner. In this June 9 class, those with a green thumb will learn the basics for creating a container garden on a budget. This 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. session is free, but be sure to bring gloves to dig in the soil while learning how and where to plant veggies.

Here's one that the ladies are going to LOVE!!! Advanced Cosmetology students from the Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy will offer hair and nail services for a small fee. Hair services will include shampoo and style including braids and curling. Other cosmetic care includes facials, manicures, and pedicures. From June 6 through 10, the salon will be open from 8 a.m. until 12 noon, and the next two weeks, hours of operation will be 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For more information on the computer course, contact Willie Glass. For gardening information, call Carl Hughes. And for salon information, contact Krista Collier. All may be reached at (205) 759-3649.