2nd year Metal Fabrication students Broc Grivois and Kaden Ross are battling the heat to get the side frames up on the new addition for the welding shop.
🌟 Shining Stars at the Jackson County Fair! 🌟
Our Teacher Prep students absolutely knocked it out of the park today at Children’s Day at the Jackson County Fair! 🎡✨
Kids from all across Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas enjoyed fun games, creative activities, and nonstop smiles thanks to their hard work! 🎨🧸
And guess what?! They even took home Best Booth honors! 🏆👏 Huge thank you to Cattleman’s Bank for sponsoring and supporting the best booth contest!
We couldn’t be prouder of our future teachers for making today such a success! 💛
#SWTechProud #FutureTeachers #JacksonCountyFair #BestBooth #EatSleepTeachRepeat
👏🎉 Bell Ringer Alert! 🎉👏
Trinity Sucharski, Southwest Tech Teacher Prep student and Altus Senior, has officially set the bar high as she completed the first bell ringer of the year! 🔔✨
We hope her classmates are ready for the challenge, this one may be tough to top! 💪 Starting the year off strong! 🚀
#SWTech #TeacherPrep #BellRinger #OklahomasWorkforceLeader
🔥 Ready to Spark Your Future? 🔥
Looking for a hands-on skill that opens doors to high-demand careers?
Join our Basic Welding Course and gain the confidence to build, create, and repair with precision.
✨ What you’ll get:
✅ Practical, hands-on training
✅ Industry-relevant techniques
✅ Certificate of Completion to boost your resume
📅 Limited seats available – enroll today and take the first step toward your new career path!
👉 Enroll at https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#WeldingCourse #LearnWelding #HandsOnSkills
Looking for a hands-on skill that opens doors to high-demand careers?
Join our Basic Welding Course and gain the confidence to build, create, and repair with precision.
✨ What you’ll get:
✅ Practical, hands-on training
✅ Industry-relevant techniques
✅ Certificate of Completion to boost your resume
📅 Limited seats available – enroll today and take the first step toward your new career path!
👉 Enroll at https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#WeldingCourse #LearnWelding #HandsOnSkills
🍦✨ A sweet start to the school year! ✨🍦
A big THANK YOU to the Southwest Tech Board of Education for treating our faculty and staff to a fun Welcome Back Ice Cream Social! 💙
We felt so appreciated and encouraged! What an inspiring way to kick off the school year together. Here’s to making it the best one yet! 🙌🎉
#SWTech #IceCreamSocial #TeamSWTC #BackToSchool
A big THANK YOU to the Southwest Tech Board of Education for treating our faculty and staff to a fun Welcome Back Ice Cream Social! 💙
We felt so appreciated and encouraged! What an inspiring way to kick off the school year together. Here’s to making it the best one yet! 🙌🎉
#SWTech #IceCreamSocial #TeamSWTC #BackToSchool
Big shoutout to our Southwest Tech PN students and instructors Blaine Jumper & Candice McPherson for working with the amazing AJHS staff during training today!
🎉 100% NCLEX-PN Pass Rate! 🎉 Southwest Tech is proud to announce the Practical Nursing Class of 2025 has a 100% NCLEX-PN pass rate and now are officially Licensed Practical Nurses. This outstanding accomplishment reflects the dedication and hard work of our students, and the unwavering support of our incredible team: • Coordinator Tyler Tims • Instructor Blaine Jumper • Instructor Candice McPherson Together, they have guided, challenged, and inspired our graduates to reach this milestone. Congratulations to the Class of 2025—you’ve set the bar high and made Southwest Tech proud. We cannot wait to see the impact you’ll make in the nursing profession and in the lives of the patients you serve. Southwest Tech Practical Nursing: Preparing competent, compassionate nurses for tomorrow.
🌮🎉 IT'S FOOD TRUCK DAY! 🎉🌮
SWTC is hosting a community-wide Food Truck Day TODAY - Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM! 🚚✨
📍 Southwest Technology Center Parking Lot
📍 711 W. Tamarack Rd., Altus, OK
Come hungry and enjoy delicious eats from local favorites:
🍴 Ay Chihuahua Street Tacos y Mas
🐟 Hooked on Fish & Giga’s
🍗 Sharon’s Good Eats
🍩 Sparklin D’Lites
🍚 Surf Bar – One Bowl at a Time
🎈Open to the public – bring your appetite and your friends!
🎉🚚 Food, Fun & Community! 🚚🎉
Join us tomorrow, August 19th for Food Truck Day at Southwest Tech!
📍 SWTC Parking Lot 711 W. Tamarack Rd., Altus
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
We’ve got a lineup of amazing vendors ready to serve you:
🌮 Ay Chihuahua Street Tacos y Mas
🐟 Hooked on Fish & Giga’s
🍔 Sharon’s Good Eats
🍭 Sparklin D’Lites
🥗 Surf Bar-One Bowl at a Time
Bring your friends, family, and appetite. There’s something for everyone! 😋✨
📲 Share this with your crew and come hungry!
Join us tomorrow, August 19th for Food Truck Day at Southwest Tech!
📍 SWTC Parking Lot 711 W. Tamarack Rd., Altus
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
We’ve got a lineup of amazing vendors ready to serve you:
🌮 Ay Chihuahua Street Tacos y Mas
🐟 Hooked on Fish & Giga’s
🍔 Sharon’s Good Eats
🍭 Sparklin D’Lites
🥗 Surf Bar-One Bowl at a Time
Bring your friends, family, and appetite. There’s something for everyone! 😋✨
📲 Share this with your crew and come hungry!
🎉 NOW ENROLLING: CNA Class Starts October 1st! 🩺✨
Ready to start a career where you make a difference every day? Our Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) class is enrolling now — and spots are filling fast!
🗓️ Start Date: October 1st
📍 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📚 Hands-on Training | Real-World Skills | Job-Ready in Weeks
Whether you're just starting out or changing careers, this is your chance to step into the growing healthcare field with confidence and compassion. 💙
✅ No experience needed
✅ Certification in just a few weeks
✅ High-demand career path
Enroll today at https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#CNAClass #HealthcareHeroes #CareerTraining #SouthwestTech
Ready to start a career where you make a difference every day? Our Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) class is enrolling now — and spots are filling fast!
🗓️ Start Date: October 1st
📍 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📚 Hands-on Training | Real-World Skills | Job-Ready in Weeks
Whether you're just starting out or changing careers, this is your chance to step into the growing healthcare field with confidence and compassion. 💙
✅ No experience needed
✅ Certification in just a few weeks
✅ High-demand career path
Enroll today at https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#CNAClass #HealthcareHeroes #CareerTraining #SouthwestTech
Southwest Tech students hit the ground running! The first few days of school are in full swing, and our students are already diving straight into hands-on training…. building skills, mastering tools, and preparing for high-demand careers. 💼 Oklahoma’s Workforce Leader…. providing real-world training that leads directly to opportunity. 📚 Training for Careers. Changing Lives. #SWTech #HandsOnTraining #OklahomasWorkforceLeader #CareerReady #OklahomaCareerTech
Metal Fabrication 2nd year student Broc Gravois cutting tubing to prepare to start running c purlins to frame in the new addition to the welding facility.
Welcome back, Southwest Tech students! 🎉 Classes start tomorrow, Aug. 13! Morning session 8:00 AM, afternoon session 12:00 PM. We can’t wait to see our new & returning students! Questions? Call 580-477-2250.
🚛 New Start Date for Class A CDL Course! 🚛
We’ve moved the start date for our upcoming Class A CDL training course to Monday, August 25 to give applicants more time to complete their permit and physical requirements.
✅ Enrollment is still OPEN!
If you or someone you know is interested in starting a career in commercial truck driving, now is the perfect time to sign up.
📞 For questions or to enroll, contact Tim Rabalais at 580-480-4739 — he’ll walk you through the process and help you get started.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable skills and open doors to a high-demand career. Let’s keep building up our community, one driver at a time!
#CDLTraining #CareerOpportunities #CommunityDriven #SouthwestTech
We’ve moved the start date for our upcoming Class A CDL training course to Monday, August 25 to give applicants more time to complete their permit and physical requirements.
✅ Enrollment is still OPEN!
If you or someone you know is interested in starting a career in commercial truck driving, now is the perfect time to sign up.
📞 For questions or to enroll, contact Tim Rabalais at 580-480-4739 — he’ll walk you through the process and help you get started.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable skills and open doors to a high-demand career. Let’s keep building up our community, one driver at a time!
#CDLTraining #CareerOpportunities #CommunityDriven #SouthwestTech
🩸 Ready to Start a New Career in Healthcare?
Our Phlebotomy class at Southwest Tech is enrolling now — and spots are filling fast!
✔️ Evening classes: Perfect for working adults or busy schedules
🗓️ Tues-Wed-Thurs, 6:00PM–9:00PM
📅 Starts August 19th
In just a short time, you can gain the hands-on skills and training to start working in one of healthcare’s most in-demand fields. Whether you're looking to get your foot in the door or add a valuable skill to your resume, this is your chance!
📍Held on campus at Southwest Tech
👉Enroll today at www.swtech.edu
Our Phlebotomy class at Southwest Tech is enrolling now — and spots are filling fast!
✔️ Evening classes: Perfect for working adults or busy schedules
🗓️ Tues-Wed-Thurs, 6:00PM–9:00PM
📅 Starts August 19th
In just a short time, you can gain the hands-on skills and training to start working in one of healthcare’s most in-demand fields. Whether you're looking to get your foot in the door or add a valuable skill to your resume, this is your chance!
📍Held on campus at Southwest Tech
👉Enroll today at www.swtech.edu
📸✨ Ready to take your phone photos from "meh" to masterpiece? ✨📸
Join us at Southwest Tech for our Smartphone Photography Class and learn how to capture scroll-stopping shots, straight from your phone! 📱💥
Whether you're snapping pics of sunsets or your super photogenic pet 🐶🌅 — we’ll teach you the tips, tricks, and apps the pros use (no fancy camera required!).
🗓 Tuesdays & Thursdays | Aug 19 – Sept 4
🕕 6:00PM – 8:00PM
📍 Southwest Tech
Bring your phone. Bring your creativity. Leave with 🔥 gallery-worthy shots.
👉 Tag a friend who’s always taking pics and come learn together!
📲 Sign up now — spots will fill fast! Enroll at www.swtech.edu
#SouthwestTech #SmartphonePhotography #PhonePhotosLikeAPro #ScrollStoppingShots
Join us at Southwest Tech for our Smartphone Photography Class and learn how to capture scroll-stopping shots, straight from your phone! 📱💥
Whether you're snapping pics of sunsets or your super photogenic pet 🐶🌅 — we’ll teach you the tips, tricks, and apps the pros use (no fancy camera required!).
🗓 Tuesdays & Thursdays | Aug 19 – Sept 4
🕕 6:00PM – 8:00PM
📍 Southwest Tech
Bring your phone. Bring your creativity. Leave with 🔥 gallery-worthy shots.
👉 Tag a friend who’s always taking pics and come learn together!
📲 Sign up now — spots will fill fast! Enroll at www.swtech.edu
#SouthwestTech #SmartphonePhotography #PhonePhotosLikeAPro #ScrollStoppingShots
Congratulations to the 2025 Gold Star Recipients! Especially proud of Southwest Tech!
The Gold Star Award recognizes technology center districts that have met rigorous criteria, demonstrating a high level of excellence. It celebrates districts with exemplary programs designed to meet a broad spectrum of community needs.
Congratulations to all the well-deserving technology centers.
#oksummit25 #OKCareerTech #okacte
🌮🎉 FOOD TRUCK DAY IS COMING! 🎉🌮
SWTC is hosting a community-wide Food Truck Day on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM! 🚚✨
📍 Southwest Technology Center Parking Lot
📍 711 W. Tamarack Rd., Altus, OK
Come hungry and enjoy delicious eats from local favorites:
🍴 Ay Chihuahua Street Tacos y Mas
🐟 Hooked on Fish & Giga’s
🍗 Sharon’s Good Eats
🍩 Sparklin D’Lites
🍚 Surf Bar – One Bowl at a Time
🎈Open to the public – bring your appetite and your friends!
📞 Questions? Call 580-477-2250 for more info.
#FoodTruckAlley #AltusEats #SWTCEvents #SupportLocal #CommunityVibes
SWTC is hosting a community-wide Food Truck Day on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM! 🚚✨
📍 Southwest Technology Center Parking Lot
📍 711 W. Tamarack Rd., Altus, OK
Come hungry and enjoy delicious eats from local favorites:
🍴 Ay Chihuahua Street Tacos y Mas
🐟 Hooked on Fish & Giga’s
🍗 Sharon’s Good Eats
🍩 Sparklin D’Lites
🍚 Surf Bar – One Bowl at a Time
🎈Open to the public – bring your appetite and your friends!
📞 Questions? Call 580-477-2250 for more info.
#FoodTruckAlley #AltusEats #SWTCEvents #SupportLocal #CommunityVibes
📢 Just Announced! 📢
Our full Fall Evening Art Class Schedule is here at Southwest Tech!
We're thrilled to host the Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council and bring you a lineup of creative and inspiring classes this season. 🎨✨
🎟️ Seats are limited and fill up quickly—don’t miss your chance to relax, create, and connect!
📞 For details or to register, call Christie at 269-720-8056.
#SouthwestTech #ArtInAltus #EveningRelaxation #FallArtClasses
Our full Fall Evening Art Class Schedule is here at Southwest Tech!
We're thrilled to host the Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council and bring you a lineup of creative and inspiring classes this season. 🎨✨
🎟️ Seats are limited and fill up quickly—don’t miss your chance to relax, create, and connect!
📞 For details or to register, call Christie at 269-720-8056.
#SouthwestTech #ArtInAltus #EveningRelaxation #FallArtClasses
🎨✨ Get Creative This Summer! ✨🎨
We’re thrilled to be teaming up once again with Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council to bring you Evening Art Classes — perfect for winding down your day with creativity and fun! 🖌️🌇
📅 August 18–21
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Southwest Technology Center
👥 Ages 16 & up welcome!
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this is your chance to explore your artistic side in a relaxed, social setting. Bring a friend or come make new ones!
🎟️ Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
📲 Call Christie at 269-720-8056 for more information.
Let’s make something beautiful together! 🎨💫
#ArtClass #CreativeEvenings #ShortgrassArts #LetsGetCreative #SouthwestTech
We’re thrilled to be teaming up once again with Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council to bring you Evening Art Classes — perfect for winding down your day with creativity and fun! 🖌️🌇
📅 August 18–21
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Southwest Technology Center
👥 Ages 16 & up welcome!
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this is your chance to explore your artistic side in a relaxed, social setting. Bring a friend or come make new ones!
🎟️ Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
📲 Call Christie at 269-720-8056 for more information.
Let’s make something beautiful together! 🎨💫
#ArtClass #CreativeEvenings #ShortgrassArts #LetsGetCreative #SouthwestTech
