The Art of Communication:
The Graphic Design students engage in fun presentations and activities like the Minefield game to sharpen their communication skills. Presentations allow students to practice articulating their design concepts clearly and confidently to an audience, which is essential for conveying ideas effectively in professional settings.
The Minefield game adds an interactive element to this skill-building process. In this activity, students must guide their blindfolded peers through a "minefield" using only verbal instructions. This challenges them to communicate directions concisely and precisely, reinforcing the importance of clarity in communication. Through these exercises, students enhance their presentation abilities and develop critical listening and teamwork skills that are vital in the design field.
Southwest Tech is proud to announce the award of $10,000 in N.E.X.T. (Next Experience in Training) Scholarship tuition waivers to four exceptional students. This scholarship initiative is designed to support young adults in our district by providing a 1,000-hour tuition waiver, valued at $2,500 each, to assist them in achieving their educational goals. The recipients of this year’s N.E.X.T. Scholarships are: Ace from the Graphic Design program Byron Ford from the Aviation Maintenance program Tyler Massey from the Aviation Maintenance program Joseph Basaldua from the Powerplant program These students were selected based on their qualifications, including being under the age of 21, graduating from a Southwest Tech partner school, and submitting a complete application explaining their financial need for success in their respective programs. "The N.E.X.T. Scholarship is an important initiative that highlights Southwest Tech's commitment to empowering the next generation of skilled professionals in our community. By reducing the financial burden of education, the scholarship allows these young adults to focus on their studies and excel in their chosen fields," said Dale Latham, Southwest Tech Superintendent/CEO Pictured with the scholarship recipients are Dale Latham and Ericka Wiginton, Southwest Tech COO, who have been instrumental in championing this initiative. Southwest Tech congratulates these students on their achievements and looks forward to seeing the great things they will accomplish in their future careers.
👨🍳Football Frosting Cookie Class🍪Southwest Tech is excited to offer a DELICIOUS cookie decorating class! We are partnering with Country Girl Sweet Treats to bring this fun and exciting course. Graciously hosted at Dapyr 14 in Mangum, OK!! You will get to learn from Angela Monroe on how to decorated SIX football themed cookies! Learn techniques for dough and icing, and a Q&A session with the instructor!
👮♂️CLEET Phase I & II👮♀️Our next Phase I & II Combo class is starting September 9th! This CLEET certified, unarmed security course will be September 9th - 19th, 5:00P - 10:00P. Enroll today!
💥 Fun Friday: Live Auction Extravaganza!
Today, our aspiring entrepreneurs jumped into a live auction, using their Empowered Dollars to bid on some amazing items. 💵💫
Students had to strategize on how to spend their money wisely, competing for the best deals. The room was buzzing with excitement as bids flew back and forth!
This wasn’t just about winning—it was a lesson in budgeting, decision-making, and negotiation.
Congratulations to all the students who walked away with their prized items, and kudos to everyone for showing such great spirit and strategy. 💼
#LiveAuction #EmpoweredEntrepreneurs #FunFriday #RealWorldLearning
🧑🏭Basic Welding🧑🏭 course is set to begin September 10th! If you are just starting out, want a little more practice, or wanting to hone in on a few basic skills, this class is for you! Work in our metal fabrication area, and get to use our top-of-the-line welding equipment to master basic skills of the field. You will earn a Certificate of Completion after the class! Enroll today!
👩🏻⚕️ C.N.A Class🧑🏼⚕️is open for enrollment! Our next C.N.A. class will be September 9th - 27th. This 96- hour course will be taught Monday - Friday, 8:00A - 3:30P. Dress requirements are navy blue scrums, white tennis shoes and white socks, and a watch with second hand. Enroll today!
Here are the winners of our Disrupt Innovation Challenge! 🚀
🔸 PM Class: The “Olive Wrap” 🫒🥇
🔸 AM Class: First Place - The “Electric Sip” ⚡🥇
🔸 AM Class: Second Place - The “Portable Drink Boiler” ☕🥈
#InnovationChallenge #CreativeMinds #ChallengeAccepted #FiveMinuteGenius
🎉 Huge congratulations to our incredible Teacher Prep students for winning *Best Booth* at the Jackson County Fair! 🏆 Their creativity and dedication shined as they provided kids with an unforgettable experience! We couldn’t be more proud of these future educators and the amazing work they’re doing. Way to go! Thank you Cattleman's Bank for supporting our community and sponsoring best booth! 👏✨ #BestBooth #JacksonCountyFair #FutureEducators #ProudMoments
🎉 Our amazing Teacher Prep students brought the fun to Children's Day at the Jackson County Fair! They created a vibrant space where kids could color, play games, and get awesome temporary tattoos. These future educators did a FABULOUS job at their first event, spreading smiles and creativity all around! So proud of their hard work and passion for teaching. 👏✨ #FutureEducators #JacksonCountyFair #BestBooth #TeachingWithHeart #ProudMoments
Southwest Tech "Aviation Spotlight of the week" Everyone is getting into the rhythm of a new year starting and there's a whole lot going on with n Hangar 33. Everything from learning basic hand tools to fabric wing coatings and helicopter flight controls. Go team Aviation!!!! Blue Skies
📸 Meet the 2024-2025 Entrepreneurship DECA Officers!
From left to right:
✨ President
✨ Vice President
✨ Treasurer
✨ Reporter
✨ Secretary
Ready to lead and inspire! 💼💡 #DECA #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #FutureLeaders #DECA2024 #MeetTheOfficers
Southwest Tech will be open for regular session tomorrow 8/23/24. Please make sure to bring your own water bottle due to concerns of contamination.
🎨💡 Our Entrepreneurship students are hard at work, bringing their dreams to life with classroom vision boards! 🚀 From innovative business ideas to future goals, these boards are filled with creativity and ambition. 🌟 Stay tuned as they turn their visions into reality! #Entrepreneurship #VisionBoard #FutureLeaders
Mastering the art of braiding in cosmetology class—where precision meets creativity.
Today’s entrepreneur showdown was all about foundational principles. The winning principle? Integrity! 🌟 #Leadership #IntegrityMatters #EntrepreneurLife
Due to the city-wide water main break, Southwest Tech will be closing at noon for all full-time programs. Afternoon students do not report to campus today 8/22/24. Evening classes will proceed and meet as normal.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
If your student at Southwest Tech is under 18 or still in high school, you'll soon receive a text message from Apptegy Rooms inviting you to join your student's class group for this school year. This platform will allow seamless communication between parents, students, and instructors.
In addition to classroom groups, you'll find other "Rooms" like bus routes and Student Services, enabling you to connect with various school personnel directly. Through this app, you'll stay informed with all the important updates regarding your child's education at Southwest Tech.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, or did not receive a text message, please don't hesitate to contact us at 580-477-2250.
Health Science students are off to an amazing start in Anatomy and Physiology! 🧠💪 They kicked off the year with a fun and interactive project, tracing and labeling the human body. Way to go, students! This hands-on experience is just the beginning of what’s going to be the BEST year of learning. Keep up the great work!
Teacher Prep students are off to a great start to the new year! This week, they have participated in different icebreaker activities to get to know each other.
