🚛 Ready for a high-demand career on the open road?
Enroll in the next Class A CDL Training Course at Southwest Tech! Through a partnership with Caddo Kiowa Technology Center, this hands-on program prepares you for a career in one of the most in-demand industries in the workforce.
✔ 6-week training
✔ Driving & backing instruction
✔ Real industry skills
✔ Path to high-paying trucking jobs
The trucking industry needs skilled drivers NOW — and this program can help you get there.
📅 Next class starts Tuesday, April 7
📞 Call 580-477-2250 for more information
Start your journey toward a rewarding CDL career today! 🚚💨
Enroll in the next Class A CDL Training Course at Southwest Tech! Through a partnership with Caddo Kiowa Technology Center, this hands-on program prepares you for a career in one of the most in-demand industries in the workforce.
✔ 6-week training
✔ Driving & backing instruction
✔ Real industry skills
✔ Path to high-paying trucking jobs
The trucking industry needs skilled drivers NOW — and this program can help you get there.
📅 Next class starts Tuesday, April 7
📞 Call 580-477-2250 for more information
Start your journey toward a rewarding CDL career today! 🚚💨
Look Again to Save Lives!
Southwest Tech reminds you it only takes a second to double-check your mirrors and blind spots. A small effort on your part can make a big difference in a motorcyclist's life.
Look for motorcycles when changing lanes, turning, and merging. Together, we can make the road safer for everyone.
#SeeMotorcycles #MotorcycleSafetyFoundation #MotorcycleAwareness #SouthwestTechSafety
Southwest Tech reminds you it only takes a second to double-check your mirrors and blind spots. A small effort on your part can make a big difference in a motorcyclist's life.
Look for motorcycles when changing lanes, turning, and merging. Together, we can make the road safer for everyone.
#SeeMotorcycles #MotorcycleSafetyFoundation #MotorcycleAwareness #SouthwestTechSafety
Today’s face-off is Panther 🐾 vs Diamondback 🐍 in our Dirty Soda showdown! To make things even better, if you purchase either of these dirty sodas today, you get $1 OFF!
Stop by The Corner, grab your favorite, and help it move on to the next round in our March Madness drink bracket. Which one are you choosing today? 👀
#MarchMadness #DirtySodaShowdown #TheCorner #PantherVsDiamondback #DrinkBracket
Stop by The Corner, grab your favorite, and help it move on to the next round in our March Madness drink bracket. Which one are you choosing today? 👀
#MarchMadness #DirtySodaShowdown #TheCorner #PantherVsDiamondback #DrinkBracket
🧁✨ Sweet treats are waiting for you!
Come visit The Mini Sugar Loop at Market Day on March 25th from 10 AM – 6 PM at Southwest Tech!
Grab a mini cupcake for just $1 each, or treat yourself to the Loop Box — 6 minis for only $5 🎉
Bring your friends, satisfy your sweet tooth, and support student entrepreneurs. We can’t wait to see you there! 💕
#MarketDay #SupportStudents #MiniSugarLoop #SweetTreats
Come visit The Mini Sugar Loop at Market Day on March 25th from 10 AM – 6 PM at Southwest Tech!
Grab a mini cupcake for just $1 each, or treat yourself to the Loop Box — 6 minis for only $5 🎉
Bring your friends, satisfy your sweet tooth, and support student entrepreneurs. We can’t wait to see you there! 💕
#MarketDay #SupportStudents #MiniSugarLoop #SweetTreats
A huge thank you to Mr. Randall Coffman, Program Director at Work Ready Altus, for visiting Southwest Tech to conduct mock interviews with our 2nd Year Graphic Design students! 👏
Mr. Coffman shared valuable insight into how Work Ready Altus supports our community by helping people build strong resumes, practice interview skills, connect with employers, and gain the confidence needed to find and keep great jobs. Their program also provides coaching, job leads, training opportunities, and support to help individuals move forward in their careers.
Experiences like this are so important for our students as they prepare to enter the workforce. We truly appreciate the time, knowledge, and encouragement he shared with our class today!
#SouthwestTech #GraphicDesignStudents #CareerReady #WorkReadyAltus #MockInterviews #CareerTech #FutureDesigners
Mr. Coffman shared valuable insight into how Work Ready Altus supports our community by helping people build strong resumes, practice interview skills, connect with employers, and gain the confidence needed to find and keep great jobs. Their program also provides coaching, job leads, training opportunities, and support to help individuals move forward in their careers.
Experiences like this are so important for our students as they prepare to enter the workforce. We truly appreciate the time, knowledge, and encouragement he shared with our class today!
#SouthwestTech #GraphicDesignStudents #CareerReady #WorkReadyAltus #MockInterviews #CareerTech #FutureDesigners
🌸🐰 Second April Class Just Announced!
Join Sophia Melton at Southwest Tech for our Easter Flower Arrangement Workshop and create a beautiful seasonal centerpiece just in time for spring.
You’ll get hands-on guidance while creating your own arrangement to take home. It’s a fun evening to get creative and celebrate the season!
🌷 Only 20 seats available
💲 $60 per person
📅 April 2nd
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 SW Tech Center
711 W Tamarack
Some flowers and colors may vary.
📲 To register, scan the QR code on the flyer or follow the link posted.
https://www.swtech.edu/page/enroll-now
Grab a friend and come create something beautiful together! 🌼
#SouthwestTech #EasterWorkshop #FlowerArranging #SpringEvents
Join Sophia Melton at Southwest Tech for our Easter Flower Arrangement Workshop and create a beautiful seasonal centerpiece just in time for spring.
You’ll get hands-on guidance while creating your own arrangement to take home. It’s a fun evening to get creative and celebrate the season!
🌷 Only 20 seats available
💲 $60 per person
📅 April 2nd
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 SW Tech Center
711 W Tamarack
Some flowers and colors may vary.
📲 To register, scan the QR code on the flyer or follow the link posted.
https://www.swtech.edu/page/enroll-now
Grab a friend and come create something beautiful together! 🌼
#SouthwestTech #EasterWorkshop #FlowerArranging #SpringEvents
Adult Cosmetology has some new class officers in place.
President: Tarya Young
Vice President: Savannah Butler
Secretary: Amber Espinosa
Reporter: Konica Morgan
Treasurer: Kimron Brown
👕 T-Shirt Making for Beginners
Ever wanted to learn how to create your own custom shirts? This class is a great place to start!
Join us as Angelica Viruegas demonstrates how to design and press custom shirts using Cricut, Canva, and Silhouette, along with techniques for Heat Transfer Vinyl, Direct to Film, and Sublimation. We’ll also talk about small business startup costs, profit margins, and buying supplies wholesale.
✔ Learn design basics
✔ See live demonstrations of printing methods
✔ Troubleshoot common mistakes
✔ Leave with your own custom item
📅 Wednesday, April 1st
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Southwest Tech – Room 109
💲 $45 per person
Spots are limited — enroll today!
www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#SouthwestTech #CustomShirts #DIYWorkshop #LearnSomethingNew
Ever wanted to learn how to create your own custom shirts? This class is a great place to start!
Join us as Angelica Viruegas demonstrates how to design and press custom shirts using Cricut, Canva, and Silhouette, along with techniques for Heat Transfer Vinyl, Direct to Film, and Sublimation. We’ll also talk about small business startup costs, profit margins, and buying supplies wholesale.
✔ Learn design basics
✔ See live demonstrations of printing methods
✔ Troubleshoot common mistakes
✔ Leave with your own custom item
📅 Wednesday, April 1st
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Southwest Tech – Room 109
💲 $45 per person
Spots are limited — enroll today!
www.careertechweb.org/swtc
#SouthwestTech #CustomShirts #DIYWorkshop #LearnSomethingNew
🌵🍒 March Madness at The Corner – Week 2 Tuesday Matchup! 🏀
It’s $2 Tuesday, which means the perfect time to help your favorite drink move up in the bracket! Today’s showdown is Cactus Juice Lemonade 🌵🍋 vs Cherry Lemonade 🍒🍋.
Stop by The Corner, grab one for just $2, and cast your vote with your purchase! Which lemonade will squeeze its way into the next round? 👀
#MarchMadness #2DollarTuesday #DrinkBracket #TheCorner #CactusJuiceLemonade #CherryLemonade
It’s $2 Tuesday, which means the perfect time to help your favorite drink move up in the bracket! Today’s showdown is Cactus Juice Lemonade 🌵🍋 vs Cherry Lemonade 🍒🍋.
Stop by The Corner, grab one for just $2, and cast your vote with your purchase! Which lemonade will squeeze its way into the next round? 👀
#MarchMadness #2DollarTuesday #DrinkBracket #TheCorner #CactusJuiceLemonade #CherryLemonade
Get ready to get a little messy and a lot creative! 🎨✨
We’re thrilled to continue our wonderful partnership with Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council and Southwest Tech to bring you another round of community art! 🤝 Join the talented Trey Picinich for an immersive Charcoal Drawing class.
Whether you're a pro or a total beginner, come discover the bold, expressive world of charcoal in a fun, supportive environment. ✍️🖤
🗓 March 23–26
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Southwest Tech
💰 Only $35 (And yes, all supplies are included! Just bring yourself!)
Space is limited, so grab your spot today!
👇 HOW TO REGISTER:
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer
📞 Call (269) 720-8056
#CommunityArt #SouthwestTech #ShortgrassArts #CharcoalDrawing #CreativeCommunity
We’re thrilled to continue our wonderful partnership with Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council and Southwest Tech to bring you another round of community art! 🤝 Join the talented Trey Picinich for an immersive Charcoal Drawing class.
Whether you're a pro or a total beginner, come discover the bold, expressive world of charcoal in a fun, supportive environment. ✍️🖤
🗓 March 23–26
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Southwest Tech
💰 Only $35 (And yes, all supplies are included! Just bring yourself!)
Space is limited, so grab your spot today!
👇 HOW TO REGISTER:
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer
📞 Call (269) 720-8056
#CommunityArt #SouthwestTech #ShortgrassArts #CharcoalDrawing #CreativeCommunity
🌟 Business Plan Building Workshop – Seats Available!
If you’ve been thinking about starting a business or growing the one you already have, this hands-on workshop is designed to help turn your ideas into a real, successful business.
Join Dr. Vance Lewis for a Business Plan Building workshop created specifically for rural entrepreneurs. This session is perfect for startups, side hustles, and small businesses that have been operating for less than 5 years.
📅 Friday, March 27th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Southwest Tech – Altus
🍴 Lunch Provided
Seats are limited, so don’t wait to secure your spot!
📲 Pre-register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or follow this link:
https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc/
#SouthwestTech #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessWorkshop
If you’ve been thinking about starting a business or growing the one you already have, this hands-on workshop is designed to help turn your ideas into a real, successful business.
Join Dr. Vance Lewis for a Business Plan Building workshop created specifically for rural entrepreneurs. This session is perfect for startups, side hustles, and small businesses that have been operating for less than 5 years.
📅 Friday, March 27th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Southwest Tech – Altus
🍴 Lunch Provided
Seats are limited, so don’t wait to secure your spot!
📲 Pre-register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or follow this link:
https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc/
#SouthwestTech #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessWorkshop
🏀 Congratulations Duke Tigers! 🏀
Southwest Technology Center would like to congratulate the Duke Tigers on an incredible season and their Silver Ball finish as Runner-Up State Champions at the State Basketball Tournament! What an outstanding accomplishment for the team and the Duke community.
We are especially proud of the Duke players who are also Southwest Tech students and are working hard to build their futures through career training:
🔧 Automotive Technology
• Nathan Gable
• Aiden Tampon
✈️ Aviation Maintenance
• Grant Milner
🧬 Biomedical Sciences
• River Baird
• Jace Farr
Your dedication both on the court and in the classroom represents the very best of what CareerTech students can achieve. We are proud to have you at Southwest Tech!
👏 Great season, Tigers!
#SouthwestTech #CareerTech #DukeTigers #StudentAthletes #ChangingLivesOneCareerAtATime
Southwest Technology Center would like to congratulate the Duke Tigers on an incredible season and their Silver Ball finish as Runner-Up State Champions at the State Basketball Tournament! What an outstanding accomplishment for the team and the Duke community.
We are especially proud of the Duke players who are also Southwest Tech students and are working hard to build their futures through career training:
🔧 Automotive Technology
• Nathan Gable
• Aiden Tampon
✈️ Aviation Maintenance
• Grant Milner
🧬 Biomedical Sciences
• River Baird
• Jace Farr
Your dedication both on the court and in the classroom represents the very best of what CareerTech students can achieve. We are proud to have you at Southwest Tech!
👏 Great season, Tigers!
#SouthwestTech #CareerTech #DukeTigers #StudentAthletes #ChangingLivesOneCareerAtATime
Huge shoutout to the team from Blair for competing in the Red River Throwdown Tournament and bringing home Runner Up 🏆!
We are proud that two of our SkillsUSA Metal Fab PM Officers, Joshua Castillo and James Thomas, were part of the team representing their sending school, Blair. They were joined by several other talented students who helped make this accomplishment possible.
Great job to the entire team on a great tournament! 🔧🔥
#SkillsUSA #MetalFab #RedRiverThrowdown
🏀 March Madness at The Corner – Week 2, Monday Matchup! 🥤🔥
It’s time for another head-to-head in our drink bracket! Today’s showdown features the Bulldog 🐶 vs the Tiger 🐯. Only one can move on to the next round!
Stop by The Corner and order your favorite to help it advance in the bracket. Every purchase counts! Who are you backing today? 👀
#MarchMadness #DrinkBracket #TheCorner #BulldogVsTiger #SupportYourFavorite
🎨🦕 Today was a fun one in Graphic Design!
The amazing, the greatest to ever do it THE Carlos Flores sublimated his dino illustration onto a tote bag today.
Seeing a drawing go from the screen to something you can actually carry around is always such a cool moment.
Bright colors, clean transfer, and a dinosaur ready to go everywhere. 🛍️
More illustrations coming soon — this is just the beginning!
#illustration #dinosaurart #totedesign #sublimationprinting #dinoillustration #artistlife
The amazing, the greatest to ever do it THE Carlos Flores sublimated his dino illustration onto a tote bag today.
Seeing a drawing go from the screen to something you can actually carry around is always such a cool moment.
Bright colors, clean transfer, and a dinosaur ready to go everywhere. 🛍️
More illustrations coming soon — this is just the beginning!
#illustration #dinosaurart #totedesign #sublimationprinting #dinoillustration #artistlife
We loved having Jenny and Brooke from the Altus Chamber of Commerce visit our Entrepreneurship class today! They worked with our student entrepreneurs on marketing and promoting their small businesses as they prepare for their Market Day launch. Thank you for supporting and encouraging the next generation of business leaders!
🏀🔥 It’s Dunk It Wednesday at The Corner! 🔥🏀
Two of our dirty sodas are going head-to-head!
🥤 Nitro
vs.
🥤 Custom Dirty Soda
Who’s getting your vote? 💥 The only way to help your favorite move up in the bracket is to COME BUY IT! Every purchase counts toward the win 🏆
Stop by today, grab your favorite, and help us decide who advances! Let the madness continue!
#marchmadness #entrepreneurship #thecorner
Two of our dirty sodas are going head-to-head!
🥤 Nitro
vs.
🥤 Custom Dirty Soda
Who’s getting your vote? 💥 The only way to help your favorite move up in the bracket is to COME BUY IT! Every purchase counts toward the win 🏆
Stop by today, grab your favorite, and help us decide who advances! Let the madness continue!
#marchmadness #entrepreneurship #thecorner
✨Changing Lives One Career At A Time! ✨
Alumni Jessica Cooler stopped by the Cosmetology Department to give a lesson on lashes. Some of the students even got the chance to try their hand at it.
Thank you Beauty By Jess
Big shoutout to Mr. Tim Rabalais for going above and beyond this week! 🙌
He took time out of his day to work with both our AM and PM Graphic Design students to get them certified in Hands-Only CPR training ❤️👏
We are not only learning how to design and create —we're learning how to SAVE lives.
#GraphicDesign #HandsOnlyCPR #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #AboveAndBeyond
✈️ The Aviation Industry Needs You ✈️
A recent story from CNN highlights a growing reality: the aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying.
At Southwest Technology Center, we’re doing something about it. Our Aviation Maintenance Technology students are gaining hands-on experience, real-world skills, and industry knowledge that directly prepares them to step into these high-demand careers.
Aircraft don’t stay in the air without skilled professionals on the ground—and the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians is being trained right here.
🔧 High demand careers
✈️ Hands-on training
📈 Strong job outlook
The future of aviation starts now!
