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The Safe Sitter class date has been updated to Saturday, June 21. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The class is designed to prepare students in 6th-8th grades to be safe when they're home alone, wathching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor led class is held in a fun environment where students learn through role-playing exercises and get to use manequins to practice rescue skills. The class is limited so sign up your student today. swtech.edu > Enroll Now > Short Term Enroll. 580-477-2250.

Congratulations to our 2025 Entrepreneurship Food Truck Contest Overall Top Combined Score Winner: 1st Place – Noah Callins and Paula Salamanca with Greek Street Gyros 2nd Place Overall: Hayden Stickel & Aaron Martinez with Continental Crêpes Best Marketing Material: Anthony Oldfather & Sarah Ledesma with Scissor-Tailed Fried Bread Best Pitch Award: Stephen Valehrach Fan Favorite (voted on by students, staff, and the public): Noah Callins & Paula Salamanca with Greek Street Gyros Your innovation and dedication blew us away. Great job, future entrepreneurs!

🎨💻 Certified Creative Pros! Big congrats to our Graphic Design students for earning their Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design certifications! These students proved their skills in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop—some of the top tools in the design world! 👏 Shoutout to: 🖌️ John Beasley 🖌️ Xelynn Caldera 🖌️ Matthew Jensen 🖌️ Savanna Smith 🖌️ Lillian Strawn 🖌️ Tanzania Willis And a huge thank you to their instructor Janine MacSporran for leading the way! 🎉 These future designers are ready to make their mark. 🌟 #AdobeCertified #DesignPros #SouthwestTech #CareerTechWorks

From beauty school to the soccer field—Mady Lifer is doing it all! This recent Southwest Tech Cosmetology graduate is headed to Spain to play for the semi-professional soccer academy FC Odisea, located in Castellón de la Plana! Before she takes on Europe, Mady will represent Oklahoma West in the All-State Soccer Game on June 6 at 6 p.m. in Bristow, OK—a well-deserved honor for this standout athlete and student. We’re so proud of you, Mady! Your future is as bright as your talent! #SWTechProud #CosmetologyGrad #AllStateAthlete #FCOdisea #WomenInSports #FromAltusToSpain

🎉 Big congratulations to Southwest Tech BioMedical Science students Abigail Reyna and Garrett Morley for being named Top 10 in the Altus High School Class of 2025! 🎓🧠 These two have put in the work—whether in the BioMed lab at SWTC, on campus at WOSC, or in their classrooms at AHS. Your dedication and drive paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud! #SWTechProud #BioMedExcellence #Top10 #Classof2025 #FutureLeaders

Food Truck day in Entrepreneurship! Come and vote for your favorite! #foodtruckday #entrepreneurs #competition #food

A Phlebotomy Class has only a few seats left! The class will begin Tuesday, May 20, at 6:00 PM. This is a 42 hour course held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 PM. The cost is $410 and includes all course material. Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school or GED diploma. Enroll online today at swtech.edu>Enroll Now>Short Term Enroll. 580-477-2250.

Entrepreneurship 2025 Graduates, we are so proud of all your hard work and dedication! We can't wait to see all the great things you accomplish! #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #entrepreneurs

🎓 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎓 Join us in celebrating the achievements of the Southwest Tech Class of 2025! 📍 Western Oklahoma State College Gymnasium 🕖 Ceremony begins at 7:00 PM 🎓 Graduates, please arrive by 6:30 PM Share your moments with us using #SWTCGrad25

🚨 NOW HIRING: Educational Enhancement Coordinator 🚨 Southwest Technology Center is seeking a dynamic, student-focused professional to join our team full-time! If you’re passionate about preparing students for real-world success through employability and job readiness training, we want to hear from you. 📍 Location: Altus, OK 📅 10-month contract 💼 Competitive pay + fully paid health insurance & retirement 🎓 Associate Degree required | Bachelor’s Degree and teaching experience preferred 💻 Strong computer and communication skills a must Responsibilities include: ✅ Teaching resume writing, interview skills, job search strategies ✅ Fostering a positive, hands-on learning environment ✅ Aligning instruction with career readiness goals 📩 Apply today! Send your resume/application to Ericka Wiginton, COO. 📝 Applications and job description available at: https://www.swtech.edu/page/employment-opportunities SWTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #JobOpening #CareerOpportunity #AltusOK #EducationJobs #WorkforceReady #JoinOurTeam #SWTCWorks

🦸‍♀️💥 **Graphic Design Goes Comic-Con!** 💥🦸‍♂️ Carlos and Eric have been channeling their inner superheroes to design *original comic book covers*! From bold typography to epic illustrations, they’ve brought new characters and stories to life using InDesign and their own imaginations. 🖌️ Each cover tells a unique tale — action-packed, dramatic, and full of visual flair. #GraphicDesign #ComicBookCovers #StudentWork #DesignHeroes #SWTechCreates #IllustrationGoals #AdobeCreativeCloud

A Safe Sitter class will be held on Saturday, June 14, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is an empowering session for students in 6th to 8th grades to learn about age appropriate child care, safety, first aid and rescue skills. This is an instructor-led class in a fun learning environment. $60 includes all course materials. Enroll online at swtech.edu > Enroll Now > Short Term Enroll. 580-477-2250.

Isaiah Moncrief networking last week's at the job fair. Several students were able to get job leads and a couple were hired! #entrepreneurs

She did it!! Help us give a huge shoutout to our very own Shelby Broaddus, who has been named the Microburst Teacher of the Year—out of more than 2,000 nominees nationwide! Shelby’s passion, creativity, and dedication to teaching EmployABILITY Soft Skills makes her a true standout—and now the whole country knows it! We’re beyond proud of you, Shelby… you SHINE brighter than them all!

They’re headed to STATE! Join us in cheering on our partner school Navajo and Southwest Tech students Kanin McDowell (Construction), Kace Angelly (Welding), and Dawsen Bradham (Biomed) as they hit the road to the BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT this Thursday! These multi-talented student-athletes are crushing it in the classroom and on the field. Let’s go, Navajo! Bring home that win!

🪚✨ Unleash Your Inner Maker – Only 2 Weeks Left to Enroll! ✨🪚 Ready to trade your screen time for sawdust and satisfaction? Join our Hands-On Woodworking Class and bring home more than just memories – build your very own custom floating shelf, birdhouse, or bird feeder from scratch! 🔨🐦🪵 ✅ All wood & materials provided ✅ BYO stain or paint for a personalized finish ✅ No experience needed – just curiosity and a sense of adventure! ⏳ Spots are limited & enrollment closes in 2 weeks – don't miss your shot! #WoodworkingSkills #CustomProject #DIY

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We’re sending a HUGE shoutout to our incredible teachers who go above and beyond every day to educate, inspire, and support our students. Your impact is felt far beyond the classroom, and we are so thankful for each of you! And a big thank you to Sonic for helping us celebrate by providing complimentary drinks to our staff—your support is the cherry on top of a great week! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #SWTCproud #SonicLovesTeachers

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 Hey parents! Got a 6th-8th grader with a big heart and a growing sense of responsibility? 🧠❤️ Our Safe Sitter® class is THIS SATURDAY, May 10th — and spots are almost gone! This fun, hands-on class teaches essential babysitting skills, safety, and life-saving tips — everything your student needs to feel confident and capable. 💪👶📞 🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 10th 📍 For students in 6th–8th grade 🎓 They’ll leave smarter, safer, and ready for anything! 📲 Don’t miss out — sign up today before it’s too late! #SafeSitter #LastCall #TeenLifeSkills #BabysittingBoss #ConfidenceBuilder

Our amazing Teacher Prep students brought the fun to the All-Star Olympics this week! From face painting masterpieces 🎨 to colorful creativity at the coloring table 🖍️ — and so much more — they were all smiles and high fives ✋ Shoutout to these future educators for spreading joy and making memories! Kind hearts ❤️, creative hands ✋, and lots of glitter ✨

Happy Principal’s Day to our amazing Principal & COO, Ericka Wiginton! Your leadership, dedication, and heart for students and staff make Southwest Tech a truly special place. We appreciate you!