🎨✨ Ready to add some color to your summer?
Join us at Southwest Tech for an inspiring Colored Pencil Art Class with the talented Wendee Clay — perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike!
Thanks to our continued partnership with the Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council, this affordable community class includes all supplies for just $35. 🙌
🗓 May 18–21
⏰ 6PM–8PM
📍 Southwest Tech
Come relax, create, connect, and discover what you can do with colored pencils! Spots are limited, so grab yours today. 🎨💛
📲 Scan the QR code or call (269) 720-8056 to register!
Join us at Southwest Tech for an inspiring Colored Pencil Art Class with the talented Wendee Clay — perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike!
Thanks to our continued partnership with the Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council, this affordable community class includes all supplies for just $35. 🙌
🗓 May 18–21
⏰ 6PM–8PM
📍 Southwest Tech
Come relax, create, connect, and discover what you can do with colored pencils! Spots are limited, so grab yours today. 🎨💛
📲 Scan the QR code or call (269) 720-8056 to register!
To the girls who turned mannequin heads into masterpieces and pushed through every challenge — you did it. ✨🎓
Today we celebrate more than graduation. We celebrate growth, confidence, resilience, and all the hard work that got you here. From nervous first clients to building real talent behind the chair, you’ve come so far.
Never forget:
You are capable.
You are talented.
And you are just getting started. 💇🏼♀️💅🏼✨
So proud of each of you. Congratulations, graduates! 🖤
A Certified Medication Aide UPDATE class will be held Thursday, May 28, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is the Oklahoma state-required 8-hour continuing education course for the annual renewal of the CMA certificate. $45. https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc/ 580-477-2250.
Kick start your healthcare career with a Phlebotomy class at SW Tech! This 42-hour introductory course will teach skills and knowlege essential to the field of Phlebotomy. No prior medical experience is necessary. Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or a GED. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 PM. $410. Enroll online https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc/ on in-person on the Southwest Tech campus. 580-477-2250.
Tonight at 7 PM, join the Southwest Tech Class of 2026 at Western Oklahoma State College as we celebrate their accomplishments and recognize all they have achieved on their journey toward successful careers and bright futures! 🎓✨
A Certified Nurse Aide course will begin Monday, June 1, at 8:00 AM. This is a 96-hour class that will begin your healthcare career. Monday through Thursday, 8:00-3:30 PM. Through June 24. $525. Enroll online at https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc/ or on the Southwest Technology campus in room 106. Spaces are limited. Enroll Today! 580-477-2250.
After a quick State Board run through and some celebratory treats these beauties are officially clocked out! ⏱️
Congratulations Abigail Hahn, Jenna Buentello, Hailey Gallagher, and Shydae Aguirre on completing their required hours and best of luck on your future endeavors!
We looked forward to watching you walk the stage this evening! 🎓
Congratulations Abigail Hahn, Jenna Buentello, Hailey Gallagher, and Shydae Aguirre on completing their required hours and best of luck on your future endeavors!
We looked forward to watching you walk the stage this evening! 🎓
🚨 Ready to level up this June? 🚨
Whether you're starting a new career, learning a life-saving skill, or picking up a new hobby, there’s a place for you at Southwest Tech! 💚
From CNA and EMT training to CPR, Phlebotomy, Motorcycle Safety, and even an Adult Art Class — these short-term classes are designed for REAL people with REAL goals right here in our community.
✅ Train local.
✅ Work local.
✅ Build your future at Southwest Tech.
Spots fill quickly, so now’s the time to jump in and invest in yourself! 🙌
Don’t see a class you’d love to take? We want to hear from YOU!
📧 Share your class ideas with Jason at jcarter@swtech.edu
#SouthwestTech #TrainLocalWorkLocal #CareerTraining #LifelongLearning
Whether you're starting a new career, learning a life-saving skill, or picking up a new hobby, there’s a place for you at Southwest Tech! 💚
From CNA and EMT training to CPR, Phlebotomy, Motorcycle Safety, and even an Adult Art Class — these short-term classes are designed for REAL people with REAL goals right here in our community.
✅ Train local.
✅ Work local.
✅ Build your future at Southwest Tech.
Spots fill quickly, so now’s the time to jump in and invest in yourself! 🙌
Don’t see a class you’d love to take? We want to hear from YOU!
📧 Share your class ideas with Jason at jcarter@swtech.edu
#SouthwestTech #TrainLocalWorkLocal #CareerTraining #LifelongLearning
🚨 WE’RE HIRING AT SOUTHWEST TECH! 🚨
Southwest Technology Center is currently accepting applications for TWO exciting opportunities to join our team:
✨ Entrepreneurship Instructor
✨ Business Manager
We’re looking for motivated, professional, and passionate individuals who are ready to make an impact through CareerTech education and workforce development in Southwest Oklahoma.
At Southwest Tech, you’ll be part of a team that values:
✔ Student success
✔ Workforce development
✔ Innovation and growth
✔ Community partnerships
✔ A positive and professional culture
Whether you’re passionate about entrepreneurship and helping students launch their future, or you thrive in financial operations and organizational leadership, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Altus, Oklahoma
📄 Full job descriptions, qualifications, and application information are available online.
👉 Apply here and attach your resume:
https://www.swtech.edu/page/employment-opportunities
Come join a team that is changing lives one career at a time. 💙
💛 GRANDPARENTS — Ready for a little “refresher course” on today’s kids? 👶✨
Let’s face it… a LOT has changed since we were raising babies! From sleep safety and car seats to first aid and child behavior, today’s recommendations are very different than they were years ago.
And if you’ve ever said:
🍼 “We didn’t do it that way when my kids were little!”
…this class is for YOU. 😊
✨ Grandparents: Getting Started at Southwest Tech is a fun, informative class designed to help grandparents feel confident, prepared, and connected while caring for their grandchildren.
In this 3-hour class, you’ll learn:
✔️ Updated infant & child safety recommendations
✔️ Choking rescue and basic first aid skills
✔️ Tips for handling behaviors at every age
✔️ Ways to build strong relationships with your children & grandchildren
✔️ PLUS enjoy coffee, a book, and certificate included with registration ☕
📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Southwest Technology Center – Room 109
💲 $45 per person
Whether you babysit every week or just want to feel more comfortable when the grandkids visit, this class is a wonderful way to learn, laugh, and make memories together. 💕
📞 580-477-2250
📲 Enroll today: www.careertechweb.org/swtc
Let’s face it… a LOT has changed since we were raising babies! From sleep safety and car seats to first aid and child behavior, today’s recommendations are very different than they were years ago.
And if you’ve ever said:
🍼 “We didn’t do it that way when my kids were little!”
…this class is for YOU. 😊
✨ Grandparents: Getting Started at Southwest Tech is a fun, informative class designed to help grandparents feel confident, prepared, and connected while caring for their grandchildren.
In this 3-hour class, you’ll learn:
✔️ Updated infant & child safety recommendations
✔️ Choking rescue and basic first aid skills
✔️ Tips for handling behaviors at every age
✔️ Ways to build strong relationships with your children & grandchildren
✔️ PLUS enjoy coffee, a book, and certificate included with registration ☕
📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Southwest Technology Center – Room 109
💲 $45 per person
Whether you babysit every week or just want to feel more comfortable when the grandkids visit, this class is a wonderful way to learn, laugh, and make memories together. 💕
📞 580-477-2250
📲 Enroll today: www.careertechweb.org/swtc
What's the saying?
"A foil a day keeps the greys away!"
In all seriousness our cosmetology students are foiling away! From root retouching, highlights, and balayage!
Southwest Technology Center is proud to announce Oklahoma State Senator Brent Howard as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Southwest Tech Graduation Ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Western Oklahoma State College Gymnasium in Altus.
The ceremony will celebrate students completing programs across Southwest Tech’s full-time career training divisions, including Aviation and Aerospace Technology, Automotive Technology, BioMedical Sciences, Business and Computer Technology, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Health Science Technology, Metal Fabrication, Teacher Preparation, Adult Basic Education, and additional adult career training programs.
Howard currently serves the people of seven counties in far southwest Oklahoma as State Senator for District 38. In the Oklahoma Senate, he serves as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Vice Chair of the Senate Subcommittee for Appropriations and Budget for Public Safety. Howard’s leadership on these distinguished committees plays a significant role in overseeing agencies that account for nearly one ninth of the state’s appropriated budget. He is also frequently called upon to advise fellow senators on legal matters related to legislation and serves as a Chief Presiding Officer over the Senate chamber.
A fifth generation Oklahoman, Howard was raised in southwest Oklahoma on the same farmland homesteaded by his great great grandfather before Oklahoma statehood. He graduated from Navajo High School before continuing his education at Oklahoma State University, the University of Oklahoma College of Law, and New York University School of Law, where he earned his LLM in Taxation.
Following law school, Howard returned home to Altus where he opened his own law practice near his family’s wheat and cattle operation. His legal practice focuses on helping families, farmers, ranchers, and small business owners navigate estate planning and tax law while preparing for the future.
“Senator Howard’s commitment to southwest Oklahoma, education, workforce development, and community leadership makes him an excellent choice to speak to this year’s graduates,” said Dale Latham, Southwest Tech Superintendent/CEO. “Our students are preparing to enter careers that directly impact Oklahoma’s workforce, and Senator Howard’s message of leadership and service will be meaningful as they begin the next chapter of their lives.”
Howard and his wife, Jennifer, are active members of the First Methodist Church of Altus and dedicated volunteers within their community. Together they have one daughter, Estelle. He has also served the Altus community through the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, as past Honorary Commander of the 54th ARS at Altus Air Force Base, past Chairman of the Board of Regents for Western Oklahoma State College, and past Community Service Chair for Altus Rotary.
The Southwest Tech Class of 2026 includes graduates from the following programs:
Adult Basic Education
Automotive Technology
Aviation and Aerospace Technology
BioMedical Sciences
Business and Computer Technology
Construction Trades
Cosmetology
Adult Cosmetology
Entrepreneurship
Graphic Design
Health Science Technology
Metal Fabrication
Teacher Preparation
Southwest Technology Center proudly serves students and business partners across southwest Oklahoma by preparing a highly skilled workforce through innovative career and technology education.
For more information about Southwest Technology Center and the 2026 Graduation Ceremony, visit www.swtech.edu.
The ceremony will celebrate students completing programs across Southwest Tech’s full-time career training divisions, including Aviation and Aerospace Technology, Automotive Technology, BioMedical Sciences, Business and Computer Technology, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Health Science Technology, Metal Fabrication, Teacher Preparation, Adult Basic Education, and additional adult career training programs.
Howard currently serves the people of seven counties in far southwest Oklahoma as State Senator for District 38. In the Oklahoma Senate, he serves as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Vice Chair of the Senate Subcommittee for Appropriations and Budget for Public Safety. Howard’s leadership on these distinguished committees plays a significant role in overseeing agencies that account for nearly one ninth of the state’s appropriated budget. He is also frequently called upon to advise fellow senators on legal matters related to legislation and serves as a Chief Presiding Officer over the Senate chamber.
A fifth generation Oklahoman, Howard was raised in southwest Oklahoma on the same farmland homesteaded by his great great grandfather before Oklahoma statehood. He graduated from Navajo High School before continuing his education at Oklahoma State University, the University of Oklahoma College of Law, and New York University School of Law, where he earned his LLM in Taxation.
Following law school, Howard returned home to Altus where he opened his own law practice near his family’s wheat and cattle operation. His legal practice focuses on helping families, farmers, ranchers, and small business owners navigate estate planning and tax law while preparing for the future.
“Senator Howard’s commitment to southwest Oklahoma, education, workforce development, and community leadership makes him an excellent choice to speak to this year’s graduates,” said Dale Latham, Southwest Tech Superintendent/CEO. “Our students are preparing to enter careers that directly impact Oklahoma’s workforce, and Senator Howard’s message of leadership and service will be meaningful as they begin the next chapter of their lives.”
Howard and his wife, Jennifer, are active members of the First Methodist Church of Altus and dedicated volunteers within their community. Together they have one daughter, Estelle. He has also served the Altus community through the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, as past Honorary Commander of the 54th ARS at Altus Air Force Base, past Chairman of the Board of Regents for Western Oklahoma State College, and past Community Service Chair for Altus Rotary.
The Southwest Tech Class of 2026 includes graduates from the following programs:
Adult Basic Education
Automotive Technology
Aviation and Aerospace Technology
BioMedical Sciences
Business and Computer Technology
Construction Trades
Cosmetology
Adult Cosmetology
Entrepreneurship
Graphic Design
Health Science Technology
Metal Fabrication
Teacher Preparation
Southwest Technology Center proudly serves students and business partners across southwest Oklahoma by preparing a highly skilled workforce through innovative career and technology education.
For more information about Southwest Technology Center and the 2026 Graduation Ceremony, visit www.swtech.edu.
🎨 Our Graphic Design students put their creativity and speed to the test with a fun digital portrait challenge using Procreate on their iPads!
Each student randomly selected a member of the Southwest Tech administration team and had a limited amount of time to create their portrait. The results? Creative, hilarious, talented, and guaranteed to make you smile! 😂👏
Can you guess who is who?
🎨 Arabella drew Mrs. Rogers
🎨 Eric drew Mr. Latham
🎨 Jazz drew Mrs. Duncan
🎨 Josh drew Mrs. McCaskill
🎨 Kyrhi drew Mrs. Wiginton
🎨 Sage drew Mrs. Trammell
🎨 Serenity drew Ms. Allen
🎨 Dennis drew Mrs. Johnston
🎨 DJ drew Mrs. Farr
🎨 Gavin drew Mrs. Nichols
🎨 Isaiah drew Mrs. Cox
🎨 Vee drew Mrs. Miller
These students continue to impress us with their creativity, humor, and digital design skills.
#SouthwestTech #GraphicDesign #Procreate #StudentCreativity #CareerTech #DigitalArt #CTEProud
Each student randomly selected a member of the Southwest Tech administration team and had a limited amount of time to create their portrait. The results? Creative, hilarious, talented, and guaranteed to make you smile! 😂👏
Can you guess who is who?
🎨 Arabella drew Mrs. Rogers
🎨 Eric drew Mr. Latham
🎨 Jazz drew Mrs. Duncan
🎨 Josh drew Mrs. McCaskill
🎨 Kyrhi drew Mrs. Wiginton
🎨 Sage drew Mrs. Trammell
🎨 Serenity drew Ms. Allen
🎨 Dennis drew Mrs. Johnston
🎨 DJ drew Mrs. Farr
🎨 Gavin drew Mrs. Nichols
🎨 Isaiah drew Mrs. Cox
🎨 Vee drew Mrs. Miller
These students continue to impress us with their creativity, humor, and digital design skills.
#SouthwestTech #GraphicDesign #Procreate #StudentCreativity #CareerTech #DigitalArt #CTEProud
Career Tech teachers are just different. 💙
They are industry experts, mentors, and workforce leaders who bring real world experience into the classroom every single day. At Southwest Tech, our instructors are preparing students for careers through hands on learning, industry certifications, workforce training, and real life skills that matter long after graduation.
They don’t just teach lessons. They help build Oklahoma’s workforce and fuel the future of our communities. From aviation and healthcare to welding, automotive, cosmetology, business, construction and more, our faculty work tirelessly to prepare students for success in the workplace, in education, and in life.
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate our instructors who invest in students, encourage growth, and make a lasting impact every single day. Thank you for all you do for Southwest Tech and the future workforce of Southwest Oklahoma.
Also, a huge THANK YOU to Sonic in Altus for providing drinks for our faculty this week. We appreciate your support so much! ☀️🥤
They are industry experts, mentors, and workforce leaders who bring real world experience into the classroom every single day. At Southwest Tech, our instructors are preparing students for careers through hands on learning, industry certifications, workforce training, and real life skills that matter long after graduation.
They don’t just teach lessons. They help build Oklahoma’s workforce and fuel the future of our communities. From aviation and healthcare to welding, automotive, cosmetology, business, construction and more, our faculty work tirelessly to prepare students for success in the workplace, in education, and in life.
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate our instructors who invest in students, encourage growth, and make a lasting impact every single day. Thank you for all you do for Southwest Tech and the future workforce of Southwest Oklahoma.
Also, a huge THANK YOU to Sonic in Altus for providing drinks for our faculty this week. We appreciate your support so much! ☀️🥤
Dementia Dialogues. This is the third in the series. Wednesday, May 6. 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Room 109 at Southwest Technology Center.
Please register: https://osa.cventevents.com/ZZZ7k0
🔥 From collecting dust… to getting the job DONE. 🔥 Our Southwest Technology Center Welding students took a scaffold that was just sitting there and turned it into a full-on, real-world work platform for our Aviation program. We didn’t start from scratch—we leveled it up. Adding rails, stairs, and support legs, this build now stands around 12+ feet tall and is built for safety, strength, and everyday use. And the best part? Students were earning certifications in the middle of this project, proving they’re not just learning—they’re doing real work, solving real problems, and gaining real experience. 💪 Took something unused and made it valuable 💪 Made it safer, stronger, and more useful 💪 Showing they can handle real-world projects right now This is what SWTC welding is about—hard work, skill, and turning ideas into something solid. We’re proud of this crew and everything they’re building. This is just the beginning.
#SWTC #Welding #BuiltNotBought #SkilledTrades #HandsOnLearning #FutureBuilders #SkillsUSA #RealWorldSkills 🔥
Our Cosmetology Department is ready to help you give that Mom in your life a pampered day! 💆🏻♀️
Offering an array of services that won't break the bank! Morning and Afternoon appointments available Wednesdays through Friday!
📞Call to book: (580) 477-2250
Kick start your healthcare career with a Phlebotomy class at SW Tech! This 42-hour introductory course will teach skills and knowlege essential to the field of Phlebotomy. No prior medical experience is necessary. Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or a GED. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 PM. $410. Class size is limited. Enroll online https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc/. 580-477-2250.
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!
