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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

🌵🍒 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

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

🌟 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

🏀 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

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

🎨🦕 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

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

✨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

✈️ 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!

We’re proud to celebrate two outstanding students from our Teacher Preparation Program for their success at the Educators Rising Children’s Literature Competition! 📚✨ 👏 Carley Graham earned 2nd place in the PreK Division, with her book, “Sally Sander Sue and the Color Blue”. A book about learning from the colors and the world around us, and how sometimes it's okay to feel a little blue. 👏 Addy Gonzalez earned 3rd place in the K–3rd Grade Division, with her book, “The Kirby Sister’s Adventures”. A book about how important speaking up for yourself and others, even if sometimes it is hard. Their hard work and love for literacy truly shine through their achievements. We can’t wait to see the incredible impact they’ll make in their future classrooms! 💙🍎 #FutureEducators #EducatorsRising #TeacherPrep #ChildrensLiterature

Today in PM Graphic Design, students spent time discussing the requirements for their Work-Based Learning experiences happening next week—reviewing expectations, responsibilities, and how to represent themselves professionally in real-world settings. Our 2nd-year designers proudly presented their creative book cover projects, showcasing strong typography, thoughtful layouts, and eye-catching visuals. Meanwhile, the 1st-years brought the flavor with beautifully designed restaurant menus, focusing on branding, readability, and style. From preparing for professional experiences to creating polished projects, these students continue to grow as confident, career-ready designers! 🎨✨ #PMGraphicDesign #WorkBasedLearning #StudentCreatives #FutureDesigners

It’s time for buzzer-beaters, bold flavors, and bracket battles. We’re turning up the competition with our own drink showdown and you get to help decide the winner 👀🥤

💥 Tip-Off Day Matchup:
✨ The Cosmo
🍒 Jolly Rancher

Two fan favorites. One winner.

Stop by, grab your favorite, and cast your vote! Every purchase gets you in on the action and trust us, this is a battle you don’t want to miss.

Who’s taking the win on Day 1? The Cosmo’s cool confidence or the Jolly Rancher’s sweet splash? 🏆

Come feel the hype, join the madness, and when you purchase a competing drink get a dollar off your next purchase ! 🎉

💕 February AM Promotion Winner! 💕

During the month of February, students who made a purchase at The Corner had the chance to guess how many candy hearts were in the jar. The prize was one free item from The Corner! 🍬💗

Congratulations to our AM winner, Kanin McDowell, for having the closest guess! 🎉👏

Thank you to everyone who participated and made our February promotion so much fun. Stay tuned for more exciting promotions coming soon!

✈️ Special Thanks from Southwest Technology Center ✈️ Southwest Technology Center would like to extend a special thank you to Altus Air Force Base and Kaitlyn Knott for taking the time to speak with our AMT students. Kaitlyn provided valuable insight into aviation career opportunities on base, with a strong focus on the onboarding process and effective resume building. Students gained practical guidance on how to prepare for employment, what to expect when starting a new role, and how to present their skills to potential employers. We truly appreciate the continued support and partnership in helping prepare the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals. 🔧✈️ #AviationMaintenance #AMT #CareerReady #AltusAFB #ResumeBuilding #Onboarding

Spring Break is almost here! 🌸☀️

Our Safe Sitter® Class is coming up QUICK — and it’s the perfect way to get trained and confident before the break begins!

✔️ Learn safety skills
✔️ First aid & rescue basics
✔️ Child care tips
✔️ Real-life babysitting & business skills

Make it even more fun — sign up with a friend and learn together! 🙌

Spots fill fast, so don’t wait!
Enroll now: www.careertechweb.org/swtc

#SafeSitter #SpringBreakReady #SouthwestTechSafety #BabysittingBoss