Congratulations to the following Construction Trades morning students for being elected as the SkillsUSA officers for the SWTC 2024-25 school year! 👏🎉
From left to right:
Reporter - Emily Hokett
Vice President - Stephan James
President - Jimmy Moore
Secretary - Trevor Parks
Treasurer - Katie Day
We’re excited to see what you accomplish this year! #SkillsUSA #SWTC #Leadership #ConstructionTrades
A lot going on in Metal Fabrication!! 2nd year students have finished one project of building all new welding booths for the shop and now we are starting to put up our 20x40 enclosed extension onto the back of our shop. Excited to be able to use this extra space!!! Big thank you to Steve Feller and David Brown of the fabulous SWTC Maintenance team for helping us set the poles.
🎨🏆 Our amazing BioMed student and Student Ambassador, Abby Reyna, took home Best of Show at today’s Anadarko Monster Chalk Competition! Representing Altus High School as a Senior! There were so many incredible artists, and Abby shared how honored she was to draw alongside them.
We’re so proud of students like Abby who take every opportunity to get involved and make a difference in their lives – all while preparing for an exciting, successful future! 🌟
Way to go, Abby! You inspire us all!
#SouthwestTech #BioMed #StudentAmbassador #BestOfShow #MonsterChalk #StudentSuccess #FutureInBioMed #ProudMoment
Exciting projects underway! 🧫🧬First-year Biomedical students are diving into DNA analysis, gaining hands-on experience with genetics. Meanwhile, second-year students are taking it a step further by testing antibiotic properties. #BiomedicalScience 🧬🧫
🕸️Today, our Teacher Prep and Construction students tackled the 'Spider Web' knot Challenge! 🧶This hands-on activity put their communication, teamwork, and reliability skills to the test. 💪🏼 Through collaboration and problem-solving, they learned the importance of being dependable coworkers and how clear communication is key in any workplace. #Teamwork #EmployabilitySkills #HandsOnLearning #TeacherPrep #Construction #CareerReady ✨
A big thank you to Chloe Owenby with Glow by Coco for stopping by Southwest Tech and giving our students hands-on Seint 3D makeup training! As a 2024 graduate of our Cosmetology program, Chloe has been working hard and finding creative ways to build her clientele. We're grateful she took the time to share her skills and passion with our future stylists. Thank you, Chloe, for your time and talent!
Entrepreneurship class is kicking off October with a fun twist! Students are guessing the count of candy corn in the jar, blending business strategy with festive fun.🎃💼 #OctoberChallenge #EntrepreneurshipFun
Even teachers get to have fun on the weekends!!! Metal Fab instructor Monte Brown and Construction instructor Steve Forster took their families to Texhoma Saturday and did some catfishing with Altus retired firefighter and former SWTC employee turned fishing guide Jim Bevers.
Southwest Tech is excited to partner with Oklahoma Highway Patrol to bring you a FREE! Safe Riders Course!! This is 8-hour course will be at Southwest Tech on Saturday, October 12th, from 8A-3P. You will learn safety tips for keeping the roads safe for you and other motorists. ‼️Must provided your own motorcycle and gear‼️ Seating is limited, so pre-register today by calling Tim Rabalais at **580-477-2250** or come by our campus at 711 W. Tamarack, Altus!
Want to do something fun this Thursday, October 3rd, from 6PM - 8PM? ✅
Want to create a beautiful charcuterie board with a fall theme? ✅
Want to have all the food and supplies provided for you? ✅
Should you enroll in our 🍁Fall-Themed🍂 Charcuterie board class? ✅
We have just a few spots left in this amazing class! Chef Keshia from Elysium Aces Altus is bringing the food and fun to Southwest Tech! Her delicious catering has been featured at several local events this year!! Come out and learn some of her unique presentation skills with charcuterie! Enroll now‼️ https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc
Teacher Prep is having a blast in EEC this week with Ms. Bee and construction!✨ The hands-on activities and vibrant presentations are incredible, and everyone is loving this amazing opportunity! 🎉 They’re learning valuable skills for the workforce in the most fun and exciting way! 💪🎨 Entertaining activities like blindfold coloring and balloon volleyball are turned into amazing learning opportunities for these girls and they're very excited to continue next week. ☀️❤️
Big ideas are in the air🛩️ at Southwest Tech today! Our future entrepreneurs are pitching bold business plans, tackling real-world job scenarios, and thinking outside the box‼️. Who’s ready to see the next big thing?
Cosmetology has been hard at work learning and perfecting skills! Adult students are taking lots of clients and practicing fantasy colors.🌈 Our juniors have been introduced to acrylic nails and on-base curls! 💅 Call to book an appointment with us!
🌟 Exciting news! Savanna Smith is diving into ceramic tile sublimation, bringing her creativity to life with unique designs she crafted in Adobe Illustrator! 🎨✨ She's transforming ordinary tiles into stunning works of art. Can't wait to see where this journey takes her! #ArtInTheMaking #CeramicSublimation #CreativeJourney
Silent Auction Showdown! 💼💰Our entrepreneurship students are putting their Empowered Dollars to work, making real-world decisions in the classroom🏆. Will they spend or save in this hands-on learning experience? Watch them build skills for tomorrow!
🌟The graphic design students had an incredibly fun day creating personalized keychains🔥, turning their imaginative ideas into tangible keepsakes, experimenting with different materials and techniques, they shared tips, celebrated each other's designs, and reveled in the satisfaction of crafting something unique. 💙
First-year #Biomed students are diving deep into the case of Anna Garcia! 🧬🔍 They are working hard, piecing together the mystery—one social media post at a time. 📲💡
🎉📚 This week was a major milestone for the Teacher Prep girls as they taught their very first lessons! 👏✨ On Monday, Ava Hess, Harley Snapp, Gwyn Gilbert, Addy Robbins, and Sarena Baze rocked their lessons on slime, ombre nails, paper butterflies, fireworks in a glass, and professional introductions, respectively. 🦋💅
On Tuesday, Avaree Friese, Rayne Louviere, Kylee Schmidt, Emma Gambill, Chloe Sanders, and Abri Hernandez took the stage with lessons on paper flowers, coloring in depth, friendship bracelets, bullying awareness, and origami bracelets! 🌸🎨🐧
The girls had a blast and picked up some amazing skills for confidently standing in front of a class and leading lessons! 🎤🙌
1st year students Kasey and Kace working on learning the fundamentals of welding by using oxy-acetylene to move a molten puddle of weld across the plate.
Join the best at Southwest Tech and make a lasting impact! 🌟 We’re now accepting applications and resumes for Adult Basic Education Instructors. This is your chance to help adults achieve their high school equivalency diplomas and guide students in boosting their academic skills for future success!
💡 Why Apply?
Make a difference in an adult’s life.
Work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Be part of a team that’s committed to helping students succeed!
Interested? Follow the link below to learn more about this amazing opportunity! 📞
https://www.swtech.edu/page/employment-opportunities