Safe Sitter is a one-day course for students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Enroll now for summertime babysitting jobs! Students will learn safety skills, child care, and first aid and rescue skills. Saturday, May 16, 9:00-4:00 PM. $60.
Enroll Now! https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc/. 580-477-2250.
Join us for delicious treats on Food Truck Frenzy this Thursday!
🚨 Parents & Future Babysitters — This is a MUST this summer! 🚨
Got a student heading into 6th–8th grade? Looking for something that’s fun, practical, and builds real confidence?
✨ Our Safe Sitter® Class is just 2 weeks away — and it’s one of the BEST ways to prepare your student for staying home alone, watching younger siblings, or starting their first babysitting jobs this summer!
💡 In just ONE day, students will learn:
✔️ How to handle real-life safety situations
✔️ Child care & behavior tips
✔️ First aid & rescue skills (yes, even choking response!)
✔️ How to turn babysitting into a successful summer job
🎉 Plus — it’s interactive, hands-on, and a lot of fun!
📅 Saturday, May 16th | 9AM–4PM
📍 Southwest Technology Center (Altus)
💲 Only $60
👉 Give your student confidence.
👉 Give yourself peace of mind.
👉 Set them up for a safe, successful summer.
🔗 Don't wait! Enroll now: www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#SummerReady #BabysittingJobs #SafeSitter #CommunityStrong
Got a student heading into 6th–8th grade? Looking for something that’s fun, practical, and builds real confidence?
✨ Our Safe Sitter® Class is just 2 weeks away — and it’s one of the BEST ways to prepare your student for staying home alone, watching younger siblings, or starting their first babysitting jobs this summer!
💡 In just ONE day, students will learn:
✔️ How to handle real-life safety situations
✔️ Child care & behavior tips
✔️ First aid & rescue skills (yes, even choking response!)
✔️ How to turn babysitting into a successful summer job
🎉 Plus — it’s interactive, hands-on, and a lot of fun!
📅 Saturday, May 16th | 9AM–4PM
📍 Southwest Technology Center (Altus)
💲 Only $60
👉 Give your student confidence.
👉 Give yourself peace of mind.
👉 Set them up for a safe, successful summer.
🔗 Don't wait! Enroll now: www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#SummerReady #BabysittingJobs #SafeSitter #CommunityStrong
🚑 Ready to make a difference where it matters most—right here at home?
Southwest Tech is training the next generation of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and YOU could be one of them.
💥 Train local. Work local. Save lives.
Our Basic EMT program gives you the hands-on skills and real-world knowledge to respond when every second counts—before patients even reach the hospital.
📅 Class Dates: June 1 – August 25
🕗 Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💲 Enrollment Fee: $1500
✅ Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED
Whether you're starting a new career or answering a calling, this is your chance to step up for your community.
📞 580.477.2250
🌐 www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#TrainLocalWorkLocal #EMTTraining #SouthwestTech #HealthcareHeroes #CareerReady
Southwest Tech is training the next generation of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and YOU could be one of them.
💥 Train local. Work local. Save lives.
Our Basic EMT program gives you the hands-on skills and real-world knowledge to respond when every second counts—before patients even reach the hospital.
📅 Class Dates: June 1 – August 25
🕗 Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💲 Enrollment Fee: $1500
✅ Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED
Whether you're starting a new career or answering a calling, this is your chance to step up for your community.
📞 580.477.2250
🌐 www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#TrainLocalWorkLocal #EMTTraining #SouthwestTech #HealthcareHeroes #CareerReady
We love seeing our community thrive! ❤️🏙️
It’s National Small Business Week, and we are excited to support the Altus Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Local Challenge! At Southwest Tech, we have a front-row seat to the grit and heart it takes to run a business. Whether it’s a student in our Entrepreneurship program launching their first big idea, or a local owner visiting our campus for LLC filing, P&L reviews, or customized training, we are honored to be part of their journey.
When you shop local, you aren't just supporting a store—you’re supporting your neighbors, our alumni, and the future of Altus. Check out the challenge schedule below and join us in celebrating our local small businesses all week long!
#ShopLocal #SmallBusinessWeek #SupportLocal #Entrepreneurship #WorkforceDevelopment
It’s National Small Business Week, and we are excited to support the Altus Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Local Challenge! At Southwest Tech, we have a front-row seat to the grit and heart it takes to run a business. Whether it’s a student in our Entrepreneurship program launching their first big idea, or a local owner visiting our campus for LLC filing, P&L reviews, or customized training, we are honored to be part of their journey.
When you shop local, you aren't just supporting a store—you’re supporting your neighbors, our alumni, and the future of Altus. Check out the challenge schedule below and join us in celebrating our local small businesses all week long!
#ShopLocal #SmallBusinessWeek #SupportLocal #Entrepreneurship #WorkforceDevelopment
Today our Teacher Prep students had the opportunity to volunteer at the All-Star Olympics—and what a day it was!
From painting faces to creating colorful works of art and helping with fun crafts, our students brought energy, creativity, and kindness to every moment. Events like these highlight the true impact of volunteers, who play a vital role in creating meaningful and inclusive experiences for athletes of all abilities .
More than anything, it was a day filled with smiles, laughter, and connections. We are so proud of our students for giving their time, sharing their talents, and making a difference in our community.
#TeacherPrep #ServiceLearning #AllStarOlympics #FutureEducators #MakingADifference
👶💛 GRANDPARENTS—THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!
It’s been a while since you raised little ones… and let’s be honest—A LOT has changed! From sleep safety to first aid, today’s best practices are backed by the latest research—and we’ve got the perfect class to get you up to speed.
✨ Grandparents: Getting Started
📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Southwest Technology Center (Room 109)
💲 $45 (Includes book, certificate, and coffee ☕)
Led by certified Safe Sitter® instructors, this 3-hour class will help you:
✔️ Learn modern safety guidelines for infants & children
✔️ Build confidence in caregiving
✔️ Handle behaviors at every age
✔️ Master life-saving skills like choking rescue & first aid
✔️ Strengthen your relationship with your kids AND grandkids
💡 Whether you’re a brand-new grandparent or it’s been years since diaper duty—this class is designed just for YOU.
❤️ Give your family peace of mind and create even more meaningful memories with your grandkids.
📲 Enroll today: www.careertechweb.org/swtc
📞 Call: 580-477-2250
Spots are limited—don’t miss out!
It’s been a while since you raised little ones… and let’s be honest—A LOT has changed! From sleep safety to first aid, today’s best practices are backed by the latest research—and we’ve got the perfect class to get you up to speed.
✨ Grandparents: Getting Started
📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Southwest Technology Center (Room 109)
💲 $45 (Includes book, certificate, and coffee ☕)
Led by certified Safe Sitter® instructors, this 3-hour class will help you:
✔️ Learn modern safety guidelines for infants & children
✔️ Build confidence in caregiving
✔️ Handle behaviors at every age
✔️ Master life-saving skills like choking rescue & first aid
✔️ Strengthen your relationship with your kids AND grandkids
💡 Whether you’re a brand-new grandparent or it’s been years since diaper duty—this class is designed just for YOU.
❤️ Give your family peace of mind and create even more meaningful memories with your grandkids.
📲 Enroll today: www.careertechweb.org/swtc
📞 Call: 580-477-2250
Spots are limited—don’t miss out!
🚨 Now Hiring: Business & Industry Services Coordinator 🚨
Southwest Tech is looking for a motivated, relationship-driven professional to join our Business and Industry Services team!
This role is all about connecting with local businesses, supporting workforce development, and making a real impact across Greer, Harmon, and Jackson County. If you enjoy building relationships, coordinating training, and helping businesses grow, this could be a great fit for you.
You’ll play a key role in:
• Partnering with business and industry leaders across our district
• Coordinating customized training and workforce solutions
• Supporting small businesses and community growth
• Helping expand opportunities that directly impact our students and workforce
This position offers competitive pay based on experience, along with fully paid employee health insurance and retirement.
If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful and help strengthen our local workforce, we’d love to hear from you.
📲 Apply today: www.swtech.edu
Southwest Tech is looking for a motivated, relationship-driven professional to join our Business and Industry Services team!
This role is all about connecting with local businesses, supporting workforce development, and making a real impact across Greer, Harmon, and Jackson County. If you enjoy building relationships, coordinating training, and helping businesses grow, this could be a great fit for you.
You’ll play a key role in:
• Partnering with business and industry leaders across our district
• Coordinating customized training and workforce solutions
• Supporting small businesses and community growth
• Helping expand opportunities that directly impact our students and workforce
This position offers competitive pay based on experience, along with fully paid employee health insurance and retirement.
If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful and help strengthen our local workforce, we’d love to hear from you.
📲 Apply today: www.swtech.edu
Dirty sodas at The Corner are just $3 while supplies last—grab your favorite flavor before it’s gone 🥤✨ #DirtySodas #TheCorner #SweetDeals #SipAndSave #LimitedTime #DrinkUp #FlavorFix #TreatYourself
“Give your hands to serve, and your hearts to love.” – Mother Teresa 💐
Each of our adult cosmetology students chose this career for many reasons other than the financial benefits it brings. One repetitive answer was the joy it brings them to help others feel confident in theirselves! They had a wonderful time spent putting smiles on the residents at Magnolia Creek!
🚀 Whether you're looking to start a new career in healthcare or just want to master a new hobby, Southwest Tech has you covered this May!
Check out our upcoming short-term classes designed to get you trained and back into the local workforce fast. 💼✨
🩺 Healthcare & Safety
-Certified Nurse Aide (CNA): May 4 – May 22 ($525)
-Home Health Deeming: May 26 – May 27 ($90)
-CMA Update: May 28 ($45)
-CPR (BLS): May 5 ($40)
-CPR (Heartsaver): May 12 ($40)
🕵️ Professional & Specialized
-Private Investigator (Phase I & III): May 4 – May 20 ($300)
-Safe Sitter Essentials: May 16 ($60)
🎨 Creative Arts
Adult Gouache Art Class: May 18 – May 21 ($35)
Train Local. Work Local. 📍
Invest in yourself right here in Altus! Spaces fill up fast, so grab your spot today.
📞 Call us: 580-477-2250
🌐 Register: www.swtech.edu
📍 Visit: 711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK
#SouthwestTech #WorkforceDevelopment #ShortTermClasses #CareerGrowth #TrainLocal #SkillsTraining
Check out our upcoming short-term classes designed to get you trained and back into the local workforce fast. 💼✨
🩺 Healthcare & Safety
-Certified Nurse Aide (CNA): May 4 – May 22 ($525)
-Home Health Deeming: May 26 – May 27 ($90)
-CMA Update: May 28 ($45)
-CPR (BLS): May 5 ($40)
-CPR (Heartsaver): May 12 ($40)
🕵️ Professional & Specialized
-Private Investigator (Phase I & III): May 4 – May 20 ($300)
-Safe Sitter Essentials: May 16 ($60)
🎨 Creative Arts
Adult Gouache Art Class: May 18 – May 21 ($35)
Train Local. Work Local. 📍
Invest in yourself right here in Altus! Spaces fill up fast, so grab your spot today.
📞 Call us: 580-477-2250
🌐 Register: www.swtech.edu
📍 Visit: 711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK
#SouthwestTech #WorkforceDevelopment #ShortTermClasses #CareerGrowth #TrainLocal #SkillsTraining
🌱 April showers bring May POWER skills! 🌱
Ready to grow your future right here in our community? Southwest Tech is rolling into May with high-demand, life-changing career training that helps you step into meaningful, workforce-ready roles FAST.
💼 Here’s what’s coming up:
🩺 Long-Term Care CNA
Build a career that truly matters by caring for others. Compassion meets skill in this hands-on program.
🕵️ Private Investigator (Phase I & III)
Turn curiosity into a career. Learn real-world investigative skills and take the next step toward licensure.
❤️ Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare & First Responders (May 5)
Perfect for professionals on the front lines—stay certified, confident, and ready.
🚨 Heartsaver CPR & AED (May 12)
Be the difference in an emergency. Learn lifesaving skills for your home, workplace, and community.
🌟 Why it matters:
These aren’t just classes—they’re pathways to stable, high-demand careers that strengthen our local workforce and support our community every day.
📍 Train local. Work local. Grow local.
Enroll today at www.careertechweb.org/swtc
Let’s make May the month you plant the seeds for your future 🌼
Ready to grow your future right here in our community? Southwest Tech is rolling into May with high-demand, life-changing career training that helps you step into meaningful, workforce-ready roles FAST.
💼 Here’s what’s coming up:
🩺 Long-Term Care CNA
Build a career that truly matters by caring for others. Compassion meets skill in this hands-on program.
🕵️ Private Investigator (Phase I & III)
Turn curiosity into a career. Learn real-world investigative skills and take the next step toward licensure.
❤️ Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare & First Responders (May 5)
Perfect for professionals on the front lines—stay certified, confident, and ready.
🚨 Heartsaver CPR & AED (May 12)
Be the difference in an emergency. Learn lifesaving skills for your home, workplace, and community.
🌟 Why it matters:
These aren’t just classes—they’re pathways to stable, high-demand careers that strengthen our local workforce and support our community every day.
📍 Train local. Work local. Grow local.
Enroll today at www.careertechweb.org/swtc
Let’s make May the month you plant the seeds for your future 🌼
Our high school cosmetology students took creativity to the next level with their “Anything But Hair” Challenge. Designing jaw-dropping hairstyles using unexpected materials and a whole lot of imagination! ✨
From bold concepts to stunning execution, these looks prove that artistry has no limits. 💇🏼♀️🎀
What do we think?! Which one is your favorite? 👀⬇️
So proud of SWTC Entrepreneurship alumna Abby Munoz ! 👏
Abby has been recognized with the Western Oklahoma State College President’s Excellence Award, an honor awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, character, and commitment to their community.
This recognition is a true reflection of Abby’s hard work and dedication. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! We can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
"You get a perm, You get a perm, you get a perm" ➰
Need a perm for prom, an event, or day-to-day life? Our Cosmetology students are at your service!
📞 Call to book: (580) 477-2250
🎨✨ You’re invited! ✨🌎
Join us next Tuesday for the Artists with Heart Youth Art Show — a celebration of creativity, passion, and purpose! From earth appreciation to celestial inspiration, these student artists are bringing BIG imagination to life.
🗓️ April 28 | ⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 711 W. Tamarack Rd., Altus
This special event is made possible through an amazing partnership between Southwest Tech, Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, and Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council — and we’re so proud of what these young artists have created! 💚
Light refreshments provided… and lots of inspiration guaranteed.
We already can’t wait for fall when the art class returns! 🍂🎨
#YouthArt #CommunityCreativity #AltusEvents
Join us next Tuesday for the Artists with Heart Youth Art Show — a celebration of creativity, passion, and purpose! From earth appreciation to celestial inspiration, these student artists are bringing BIG imagination to life.
🗓️ April 28 | ⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 711 W. Tamarack Rd., Altus
This special event is made possible through an amazing partnership between Southwest Tech, Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, and Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council — and we’re so proud of what these young artists have created! 💚
Light refreshments provided… and lots of inspiration guaranteed.
We already can’t wait for fall when the art class returns! 🍂🎨
#YouthArt #CommunityCreativity #AltusEvents
⏳ Just 2 Weeks Away — Don’t Miss This Workforce Opportunity
There are still a few spots left to enroll in our Private Investigator Course—and this could be the career move that changes everything.
🔎 PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR TRAINING – NOW ENROLLING
💼 In just 55 hours, you’ll gain the skills needed to pursue licensure and enter a growing, in-demand field:
✔️ Conducting investigations
✔️ Surveillance techniques
✔️ Locating critical information
✔️ Understanding laws & professional responsibilities
📅 Starts May 4 — Only 2 Weeks Out
🗓 Monday – Thursday | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 Enrollment Fee: $300
Come change your life with a new career.
At Southwest Tech, we’re proud to be “Changing lives, one career at a time.”
📞 580.477.2250
🌐 www.swtech.edu
📍 711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK
👉 Enroll Today! www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#WorkforceDevelopment #CareerTraining #SouthwestTech #ChangeYourLife
There are still a few spots left to enroll in our Private Investigator Course—and this could be the career move that changes everything.
🔎 PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR TRAINING – NOW ENROLLING
💼 In just 55 hours, you’ll gain the skills needed to pursue licensure and enter a growing, in-demand field:
✔️ Conducting investigations
✔️ Surveillance techniques
✔️ Locating critical information
✔️ Understanding laws & professional responsibilities
📅 Starts May 4 — Only 2 Weeks Out
🗓 Monday – Thursday | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 Enrollment Fee: $300
Come change your life with a new career.
At Southwest Tech, we’re proud to be “Changing lives, one career at a time.”
📞 580.477.2250
🌐 www.swtech.edu
📍 711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK
👉 Enroll Today! www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#WorkforceDevelopment #CareerTraining #SouthwestTech #ChangeYourLife
🩸 BE A LOCAL HERO! 🩸
Are you looking for a simple way to give back to our community? Our Southwest Tech Phlebotomy students are officially ready to put their skills to the test, and they need YOU to help them cross the finish line! 🏁
Starting Tuesday, April 21, We are looking for volunteers to help our future healthcare pros master the art of the blood draw. 🩺✨
Why should you volunteer?
✔️Support Local Talent: Help train the people who will be taking care of us in hospitals and clinics tomorrow!
✔️Quick & Easy: It only takes a few minutes of your time.
✔️Bragging Rights: You literally helped build the local healthcare workforce.
Note: All draws are strictly supervised by certified instructors to ensure your safety and comfort.
The Details:
📅 When: Tue-Wed-Thu
⏰ Time: 6:00P-9:00P
📍 Where: Southwest Tech
Ready to lend an arm? 💪
Let’s help these students become the best phlebotomists in the state!
#SouthwestTech #PhlebotomyLife #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureHealers #CommunityStrong
Are you looking for a simple way to give back to our community? Our Southwest Tech Phlebotomy students are officially ready to put their skills to the test, and they need YOU to help them cross the finish line! 🏁
Starting Tuesday, April 21, We are looking for volunteers to help our future healthcare pros master the art of the blood draw. 🩺✨
Why should you volunteer?
✔️Support Local Talent: Help train the people who will be taking care of us in hospitals and clinics tomorrow!
✔️Quick & Easy: It only takes a few minutes of your time.
✔️Bragging Rights: You literally helped build the local healthcare workforce.
Note: All draws are strictly supervised by certified instructors to ensure your safety and comfort.
The Details:
📅 When: Tue-Wed-Thu
⏰ Time: 6:00P-9:00P
📍 Where: Southwest Tech
Ready to lend an arm? 💪
Let’s help these students become the best phlebotomists in the state!
#SouthwestTech #PhlebotomyLife #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureHealers #CommunityStrong
Whether it's braids or twist our Adult Cosmetology students have you covered!
Appointment Available Wednesdays-Fridays📅
8:15AM-10:15AM & 12:15PM-2:15PM
Part 3 in the Dementia Dialogue series is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, from 10AM - 12 Noon at Southwest Technology. "It's a Different World: Understanding the Impact of the Environment & Ways to Promote ." Parts 4 and 5 will be June 3 and July 1. Register at https://osa.cventevents.com/ZZZ7ko.
