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Let’s give a round of applause to Jazz Sidoi for being crowned Senior Prom King at the Altus High School prom this past weekend! Jazz is not only royalty now, but also a dedicated Biomedical Science student and a Southwest Tech Student Ambassador. Way to represent with class and style, Jazz — we’re proud of you!

🎉 Calling all future babysitting pros! 🍼👶 Hey 6th–8th graders! Want to learn how to be the best babysitter on the block? Join us for Safe Sitter® on May 10th! You'll learn life-saving skills, how to handle emergencies, and how to keep kids safe and entertained — all while having fun! 🎈 📅 Date: May 10th ⏰ Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM 👥 Grades: 6th–8th 💻 Sign up now: www.swtech.edu Spots fill fast, so grab yours before they're gone! 🏃‍♂️💨 #SafeSitter #BabysittingBoss #SWTechReady

Our local high school student gave us a visit for some special effects makeup for a prom drunk driving awareness event.Unleashing our inner artists with special effects makeup! ✨ From gruesome to glamorous, we're transforming faces and defying reality. Watch out, world, the Cosmo students are here to slay! 💄 #SFXMakeup #CosmoStudents #MakeupMagic #SpecialEffects #CreativeTransformation

Teacher Prep students had an incredible time at Cameron University's Spring Campus Visit. They participated in hands-on and insightful workshops, inspiring their passion to teach. Workshop highlights included The Art of Effective Questioning, College Bound: Preparing with Purpose, and Ability in Disability: Let's Paint a Picture. They capped off the day with a tour of the campus.

🪵✨ Ready to Unleash Your Inner Carpenter? 🔨👓 Join us for an unforgettable Woodworking Class where creativity meets craftsmanship! Whether you're a total beginner or just love the smell of fresh-cut lumber, this class is your perfect chance to build something with your own two hands. 🙌 We’ve got you covered with: ✅ Quality lumber ✅ Screws, nails & sandpaper ✅ Safety glasses ✅ Expert guidance ✅ And YES—you’ll walk away with a custom project you made yourself! Class starts May 20th, from 6:00PM - 8:00PM! Spaces are limited—grab your spot now and make something awesome! 💥 #DIYFun #BuildItYourself #CraftNight #MakeSomethingCool

🎨🔥 It’s ALL going down in Graphic Design! Banners are being pieced together with precision 🧩🖼️ and the sublimation station is fired up for custom mugs and mousepads ☕🖱️💥 Our students are turning up the creativity and bringing their designs to life—one press at a time! #GraphicDesignLife #StudentCreators #SublimationStation #BannerBuild #CustomMugs #MousepadMagic #SWTCDesign

🎉 BIG OPPORTUNITY AHEAD! 🎉 Looking for a new job or your next big career move? 👀 Don’t miss the Job Fair at Southwest Tech — coming up May 8th! 💼✨ 🔥 Presented by Oklahoma Works- American Job Center 📍 Southwest Technology Center, Altus, OK 🕘 Thursday, May 8th from 10 AM – 2 PM ✅ Meet top employers ✅Networking opportunities ✅ Resume tips & career resources ✅ It’s FREE and open to the public! Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this is your chance to make it happen. Bring your resume, bring a friend, and bring your best self! 📣 Tag someone who needs to be there & SHARE to spread the word! #JobFair #SouthwestTech #OklahomaWorks #CareerGoals #OpportunityKnocks

📢 Now Enrolling: May CPR & Forklift Certification Training Advance your skills and enhance workplace safety with our upcoming certified training sessions this May. Whether you're looking to meet job requirements or simply be prepared in critical situations, these hands-on courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need. 🩺 BLS CPR Certification: May 15th ❤️ Heart Saver CPR Certification: May 22nd 🔧Forklift Certification: May 29th Take the next step in your professional development. Certification starts here. #CPRTraining #ForkliftCertification #WorkplaceSafety

👮‍♂️🛡️Phase IV Armed Security Training kicks off May 6th — are you ready to level up? 🛡️👮‍♀️ This isn’t your average class. This is where serious training meets real-world readiness. Whether you’re building a new career or upgrading your license, this is the step that sets you apart. 💪 💥 What to Expect: ✅ Advanced firearms training ✅ Tactical response techniques ✅ Legal knowledge for licensed armed officers Don’t just stand guard — become the line between order and chaos. 🕶️ Secure your spot today before it fills up! #ArmedSecurity #PhaseIVTraining #SecurityProfessionals #OklahomaWorkforce

🚑 Altus Fire EMS Patient Assessment Lab at Southwest Tech 🚑 Today, our Altus Fire EMS team had the chance to practice real-world patient assessment skills with an amazing group of high school Health Science students as patients! 👩‍⚕️🚒 The students stepped into the role of patients, allowing our firefighters to gain hands-on experience with vital assessments, patient care, and emergency response techniques. It was a fantastic opportunity for both our future healthcare professionals and first responders to learn and grow together. #AltusFireEMS #EMSTraining #FutureFirstResponders #SouthwestTech #HandsOnLearning #PatientCare #CommunityCollaboration #NextGenHealthcare

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! Ready to level up your future? Apply today at www.swtech.edu! Interviews start in May — don’t miss your chance to train for an in-demand, high-wage career! Your future starts here. Let’s go!

Metal Fabrication students welcomed Rex Reynolds of Cougartron Equipment to their classroom today. Rex brought in some passivating equipment to help cleans welds in the process piping industries. He was very knowledgeable and kept the students engaged. Accompanying the students were local industry representatives that were also interested in this equipment. Pictured is Ron Redd with BarS foods, Sean Hans with Turbines, David Garrison with Lampton Welding Supply, and Justin Willis with Southwest Process Solutions.

Southwest Tech Aviation "Hangar 33" Spotlight this month shines on publicity efforts of the limited openings and interviews taking place soon for the 2025-2026 school year. Work out at the hangar includes placement of our promotional aircraft being placed out front during weather permitting days/nights and many other projects. Feel free to stop by and check us out. Limited seats available and interviews happening in May. Contact Student Services to setup an interview at 580-477-2250.

Southwest Tech Biomed took on Norman! We had a blast at the HOSA Oklahoma State Conference — competing, learning, and connecting with future healthcare leaders. Big congrats to Abby Reyna for placing in Allied Health Statistics! Way to represent, Southwest Tech!

🎨✂️ LAST CALL FOR OUR CRAFTY COMMUNITY! ✂️🎨 Tomorrow is the day – April 15th, and we've only got a handful of spots left in our Custom Cards Creation Class! 🏃‍♀️💨 Come glue, glitter, and giggle your way through making: 🎂 A birthday card so good, people might forget the cake 🐰 An Easter card that’ll make the Easter Bunny jealous 🌷 A Mother’s Day card that’ll get you major favorite child points No experience? No problem. Perfect for all skill levels – whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking to try something new! 💌✨ Enroll today online at www.swtech.edu!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Southwest Tech booths during the STEAM Fair at the Altus Air Force Base Stampede Airshow! We loved sharing hands-on activities and showcasing the exciting opportunities CareerTech offers. A huge shoutout to our incredible instructors who helped make it all happen—we appreciate you! #SouthwestTech #StampedeAirshow #STEAMFair #CareerTech #AltusAFB #HandsOnLearning

🌟 A big thank you to Batiste for generously donating samples of their amazing dry shampoo to our students! 🌟 Your support means so much to us, and we're thrilled to offer our students this fantastic product to help keep them feeling fresh and confident. Thank you for making this opportunity possible! 🙏💖 #ThankYouBatiste #StudentSupport #DryShampoo

Today our cosmetology class received samples from @batiste_hair Thank you so much for the samples! We love them and appreciate the opportunity and support we get!

Two inspiring educators, Debbie Cox and James LeGrand, are giving back to the next generation of teachers. This dynamic duo is hosting mock interviews to the Teacher Prep students, helping them fine tune their skills, boost their confidence, and prepare for the next step in their teaching careers. With years of combined wisdom and experience, they're offering invaluable feedback and guidance--ensuring the future of education is in good hands.