💼 Thank You to Our Advisory Board Members! 💼
This week, Southwest Tech proudly hosted advisory board meetings across all programs. We are grateful to the many industry professionals who took time out of their busy schedules to share valuable feedback with our instructors.
Your insight helps us continuously improve our programs and ensure we are meeting the workforce needs of Southwest Oklahoma.
Advisory boards play a vital role in the success of our students and alumni, helping us keep training relevant and connected to real-world opportunities.
👏 Thank you for your ongoing partnership and commitment to shaping the future of CareerTech education!
This week, Southwest Tech proudly hosted advisory board meetings across all programs. We are grateful to the many industry professionals who took time out of their busy schedules to share valuable feedback with our instructors.
Your insight helps us continuously improve our programs and ensure we are meeting the workforce needs of Southwest Oklahoma.
Advisory boards play a vital role in the success of our students and alumni, helping us keep training relevant and connected to real-world opportunities.
👏 Thank you for your ongoing partnership and commitment to shaping the future of CareerTech education!
🎨 Creative Chaos in the PM Graphic Design Workroom! 🍔✂️
The PM Graphic Design students have been busy bringing their projects to life! From cutting out and mounting their posters to assembling eye-catching food boxes, the workroom has been buzzing with creativity and precision.
Every surface is covered in vibrant designs, careful craftsmanship, and a whole lot of teamwork. These students aren’t just designing — they’re turning their ideas into real, tangible pieces of art! 👏
#GraphicDesign #StudentWork #HandsOnLearning #CreativeProcess #DesignInAction
The PM Graphic Design students have been busy bringing their projects to life! From cutting out and mounting their posters to assembling eye-catching food boxes, the workroom has been buzzing with creativity and precision.
Every surface is covered in vibrant designs, careful craftsmanship, and a whole lot of teamwork. These students aren’t just designing — they’re turning their ideas into real, tangible pieces of art! 👏
#GraphicDesign #StudentWork #HandsOnLearning #CreativeProcess #DesignInAction
Jenna Buentello
✨ Watching confidence bloom is the best part of the journey ✨
She walked into cosmetology school unsure of her skills, second-guessing every snip and section. But now? She’s finding her rhythm, trusting her hands, and seeing her talent come to life. 💇♀️💅
Confidence doesn’t happen overnight—it’s built with every client, every challenge, and every “you got this!” moment. 🌸
Southwest Tech Students Awarded Fall 2025 Otha Grimes Scholarships:
Seven Southwest Technology Center students have been awarded the prestigious Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester through the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Foundation.
The Otha Grimes Scholarship provides financial assistance to adult students enrolled in career and technology education programs across Oklahoma. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, dedication to training, and commitment to furthering career goals.
This semester’s recipients from Southwest Tech represent several of the school’s aviation maintenance programs:
Shielah Dominguez – Airframe Mechanic
Skyler Martinez – Airframe Mechanic
Kristen York – Airframe Mechanic
Braden McElwee – General Aviation – Evening Program
Joshua Wainwright – General Aviation – Evening Program
Byron Ford – Powerplant
Tyler Massey-Powerplant
“These students exemplify hard work and perseverance,” said Dale Latham, Superintendent of Southwest Technology Center. “We are extremely proud of their commitment to advancing their technical skills and grateful to the Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation for supporting adult learners across our state.”
The Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship is made possible through private donations to the Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation and is named in honor of Otha Grimes, a longtime advocate for vocational education in Oklahoma whose legacy continues to impact students pursuing technical careers.
Southwest Technology Center remains dedicated to its mission of “Changing Lives One Career at a Time” and its vision to “Enhance the Quality of Life for Stakeholders.”
📣 Big Congrats to Sam from Graphic Design @ SWTECH! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that Sam has won the flyer design contest for the Hope For 22 A Day campaign! 🏆✨
His powerful and creative design captured the mission of the cause — raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention and showing that hope is stronger than silence. 🙌🇺🇸
Hope For 22 A Day is a charity that supports veterans and active duty service members overseas by raising awareness about suicide and providing care packages.
We’re so proud to see SWTECH talent making a real impact! 💙
🔗 Stay tuned to see his flyer in action across the community!
#SWTECH #GraphicDesign #HopeFor22ADay #VeteranSupport #DesignWithPurpose #StudentSuccess #MentalHealthAwareness #CreativeImpact #DesignWinner
We’re thrilled to announce that Sam has won the flyer design contest for the Hope For 22 A Day campaign! 🏆✨
His powerful and creative design captured the mission of the cause — raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention and showing that hope is stronger than silence. 🙌🇺🇸
Hope For 22 A Day is a charity that supports veterans and active duty service members overseas by raising awareness about suicide and providing care packages.
We’re so proud to see SWTECH talent making a real impact! 💙
🔗 Stay tuned to see his flyer in action across the community!
#SWTECH #GraphicDesign #HopeFor22ADay #VeteranSupport #DesignWithPurpose #StudentSuccess #MentalHealthAwareness #CreativeImpact #DesignWinner
🧙♀️✨ Ever dreamed of being the hero of your own story? ✨🗡️
Grab your dice and your destiny — adventure calls!
Join our Dungeons & Dragons Starter Class and learn how to build your character, explore mysterious worlds, and maybe even slay a dragon (or two). 🐉
📅 October 28 & 30 | 6–9 PM
💰 $35 per adventurer
📍 Southwest Tech | 711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK
📞 580-477-2250 | www.swtech.edu
No experience? No problem. All supplies provided — just bring your imagination.
⚔️ Spots are limited — roll for initiative and claim your seat at the table! 🎲
#DnD #AdventureAwaits #RollForInitiative #SWTech #AltusOK #DungeonsAndDragons
Grab your dice and your destiny — adventure calls!
Join our Dungeons & Dragons Starter Class and learn how to build your character, explore mysterious worlds, and maybe even slay a dragon (or two). 🐉
📅 October 28 & 30 | 6–9 PM
💰 $35 per adventurer
📍 Southwest Tech | 711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK
📞 580-477-2250 | www.swtech.edu
No experience? No problem. All supplies provided — just bring your imagination.
⚔️ Spots are limited — roll for initiative and claim your seat at the table! 🎲
#DnD #AdventureAwaits #RollForInitiative #SWTech #AltusOK #DungeonsAndDragons
Begin a career with a course in Phlebotomy. Experience hands-on practice in venipunture and capillary collection. The class begins October 21 and runs through November 19. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings, 6:00-9:00 PM. Must hold a High School Diploma or a GED and be 18 years of age. No prior medical experience is necessary. Tuition is $410. https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc/. 580-477-2250. Enroll today!
🎉 Homecoming Royalty Alert! 👑
Join us in cheering on our Southwest Tech students Lorena Hernandez (Cosmetology) and Tin Ho (Biomedical Science) as they vie for Altus High School Homecoming Queen and King! 💚🖤
We’re so proud of these outstanding students and wish them the best of luck tonight! #SWTechProud #AltusBulldogs #Homecoming2025
Join us in cheering on our Southwest Tech students Lorena Hernandez (Cosmetology) and Tin Ho (Biomedical Science) as they vie for Altus High School Homecoming Queen and King! 💚🖤
We’re so proud of these outstanding students and wish them the best of luck tonight! #SWTechProud #AltusBulldogs #Homecoming2025
📣 Introducing the 2025–2026 SWTC Welding PM SkillsUSA Officers! 🔥
We’re proud to announce this year’s leadership team who will represent the Welding PM program with skill, dedication, and pride:
👨🏭 President: Levi Grimes
⚙️ Vice President: Josh Castillo
🗒️ Secretary: James Thomas
📸 Reporter: Kolsy Miller
💰 Treasurer: Chevy Bogart (Not pictured)
These students are ready to lead the way in excellence, teamwork, and craftsmanship. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 💪✨
#SWTC #SkillsUSA #Welding #Leadership #SkillsUSAWelding #SWTCWelding #FutureLeaders #TradePride
✏️ Graphite Drawing Class at Southwest Tech! ✏️
Hey creative folks! Ready to trade your phone for a pencil? 😉 We're SO excited to continue our amazing art series with the Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council!🎨
Join us for a hands-on, awesome Graphite Drawing Class at Southwest Tech! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen those shading skills, this class is for you. Come hang out, learn some cool techniques, and create some seriously beautiful art! You'll be drawing like a pro in no time! ✨
Need-to-Know Deets:
🗓️: October 27-30 (Just in time for spooky-season art!) 🎃
⏰: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍: Southwest Tech
💲: $35
Spaces fill up fast, so don't wait to enroll! Let's make some magic with graphite!
#GraphiteDrawing #ArtClass #SouthwestTech #ShortgrassArtsAndHumanities
Hey creative folks! Ready to trade your phone for a pencil? 😉 We're SO excited to continue our amazing art series with the Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council!🎨
Join us for a hands-on, awesome Graphite Drawing Class at Southwest Tech! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen those shading skills, this class is for you. Come hang out, learn some cool techniques, and create some seriously beautiful art! You'll be drawing like a pro in no time! ✨
Need-to-Know Deets:
🗓️: October 27-30 (Just in time for spooky-season art!) 🎃
⏰: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍: Southwest Tech
💲: $35
Spaces fill up fast, so don't wait to enroll! Let's make some magic with graphite!
#GraphiteDrawing #ArtClass #SouthwestTech #ShortgrassArtsAndHumanities
🌟 Happy APEX Coordinator Day! 🌟
Join us in celebrating Leslie Snapp, Southwest Tech’s APEX Coordinator! Leslie works hard to help local businesses and contractors prepare for federal, state, and local projects, keeping millions of tax dollars right here in Southwest Oklahoma.
Thank you, Leslie, for your dedication and commitment to growing our local economy! 💚
#APEXCoordinatorDay #SouthwestTech #SupportingLocalBusiness
Ready to master your Cricut and bring all your DIY dreams to life? ✨✂️
Stop letting your Cricut machine gather dust! Join us at Southwest Tech for a fun-filled workshop where you'll discover how to use your machine with total confidence! We'll cover the basics and get you crafting like a pro in no time. Whether you just unboxed yours or need a refresher, this class is for you!
🗓️ When: Wednesday, October 23rd
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Southwest Tech (Altus, OK)
There's still time to enroll! Don't miss out on boosting your crafting game just in time for the holidays.
➡️ Sign up now at www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#CricutWorkshop #SouthwestTech #CraftingIsFun #MakersGonnaMake #AltusOK
Stop letting your Cricut machine gather dust! Join us at Southwest Tech for a fun-filled workshop where you'll discover how to use your machine with total confidence! We'll cover the basics and get you crafting like a pro in no time. Whether you just unboxed yours or need a refresher, this class is for you!
🗓️ When: Wednesday, October 23rd
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Southwest Tech (Altus, OK)
There's still time to enroll! Don't miss out on boosting your crafting game just in time for the holidays.
➡️ Sign up now at www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#CricutWorkshop #SouthwestTech #CraftingIsFun #MakersGonnaMake #AltusOK
Cosmetology Highlight
Hailey Gallagher's second semester of cosmetology school means a little more confidence, a lot more caffeine, and endless hours of practice. learning that beauty school isn’t just about hair and nails — it’s about patience, passion, and persistence. 💅🏼💈🪞
📣 Shoutout to Preston Gunkel from Gunkel Law! 🙌
Thank you for visiting our class as a guest speaker and sharing your knowledge about the different types of business entities. We loved the discussion and all the great questions you helped answer! 💼✨
We truly appreciate your time, insight, and—of course—the delicious donuts! 🍩👏
#GuestSpeaker #Entrepreneurship #BusinessEducation #ThankYou #GunkelLaw
The PM Graphic Design students are launching a brand-new lollipop fundraiser to help support their future class trips and creative adventures! From a variety of flavors, each lollipop sold helps these talented designers explore new opportunities, attend design events, and keep creating amazing work.
Stop by the Graphic Design classroom or catch a student around campus to grab a sweet treat for only $1 💵 🎨✨.
#PMGraphicDesign #Fundraiser #StudentCreatives #SweetSupport #DesignForTheFuture
👷♂️🔨 Busy day in Construction Trades!
Our students are hard at work today—each tackling different projects to sharpen their skills and build their craftsmanship. From framing to finishing, there’s no shortage of hands-on learning happening in the shop! 💪🪚 #SWTech #ConstructionTrades #CareerTech #HandsOnLearning
📢 Annual Safety & Security Report Available
Southwest Tech’s Annual Safety & Security Report (October 1) is now available. This report promotes campus safety and includes information required under the Clery Act and Violence Against Women Act.
🔗 https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3176/Swtc/d39c50fd-398a-4251-8f26-0bc580196447/SWTC_25-26_annual_security_report_Final.pdf?disposition=inline
Southwest Tech’s Annual Safety & Security Report (October 1) is now available. This report promotes campus safety and includes information required under the Clery Act and Violence Against Women Act.
🔗 https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3176/Swtc/d39c50fd-398a-4251-8f26-0bc580196447/SWTC_25-26_annual_security_report_Final.pdf?disposition=inline
✨We are BEAMING with pride! ✨
Huge congratulations to our amazing cosmetology student, Lorena Hernandez, for placing in the Top 3 for Homecoming Queen! 👑💄✨
Not only does she have talent and creativity, but she also radiates kindness, confidence, and grace. You shine bright, and we’re so proud to watch you glow 🎉💕
Support BCT & Rep SW TECH!
We’re excited to launch our BCT T-Shirt Fundraiser! Every shirt you buy helps support our mission and brings us closer to our goals.
Order yours now and show your support for BCT!
Thank you for being part of the BCT family. Let’s wear our impact.
#BCTFundraiser #SupportBCT #FundraiserTee #WearTheCause #BCTStrong
We’re excited to launch our BCT T-Shirt Fundraiser! Every shirt you buy helps support our mission and brings us closer to our goals.
Order yours now and show your support for BCT!
Thank you for being part of the BCT family. Let’s wear our impact.
#BCTFundraiser #SupportBCT #FundraiserTee #WearTheCause #BCTStrong
🍂🎃 October is here, and so are the bulletin boards! 🍁✨
Our teachers prep students have been working so hard to bring the spirit of the season into the halls of Southwest Technology Center. From ghosts to witches to spooky fun, every board is filled with creativity, color, and care. 🖍️📚
These bulletin boards aren’t just decorations they’re a reflection of the dedication our future teachers put in every day to make learning exciting and engaging for their everyone. 💛
👏 Let’s give a big shoutout to all our amazing teachers prep students for their hard work and the love they pour into every detail this October!
#TeachersRock #OctoberVibes #BulletinBoardGoals #Teachersprep
