🌟 Exciting News! Southwest Tech Students of the Quarter Announced! 🌟
We're thrilled to recognize the outstanding dedication and hard work of our exceptional students at Southwest Tech! These students have been handpicked by their instructors for their unwavering commitment, stellar attendance, and exceptional attitude as they pursue their career goals. 🎓💼
🏆 Now, they're in the running for the prestigious title of Student of the Year! 🏆
👏 Let's give a huge round of applause to:
🖌️ Graphic Design: Lillian Strawn and Lee Tillman
✈️ Aviation: Jonathan Jamie and Ethan Brewster
📈 Entrepreneurship: Karely Mingura and Darian Thompson
💻 Business and Computer Technology: Larissa Belyea and Hayden Fry
🛠️ Construction Trades: Steven Ryman and Kade Jennings
🚗 Automotive: Joshua Jenkins and Jason Card
🔩 Metal Fabrication: Zane Garrett and Richard Baker
🔬 BioMedical Science: Jake Murry and Madeline Mitchell
👩🏫 Teacher Prep: Bayli Puentes and Kierstyn Black
💇 Cosmetology: Emily Watson and Gracie Menasco
👩⚕️ Health Science: Diana Gomez and Alyssa Morris
💉 Practical Nursing: Logan Nunley and Kenya Roach
🌙 Evening Aviation: Zach Swanson
Join us in congratulating these remarkable students on their well-deserved recognition! 🎉👏 #StudentAchievement #SouthwestTech #StudentOfTheQuarter #HardWorkPaysOff 🌟
Check out all individual pics on the Southwest Tech Facebook Page!
"Big thanks to the 97th Maintenance Group, Lynne Bailey and her crew, for hosting the Women in Maintenance event at Southwest Tech! 🛠️ Shoutout to our Aviation Maintenance Alumni Holly Clark, Pricilla Duncan, and Kamrin Clendennen for their inspiring keynote speeches. Special kudos to Vicky Canno, our current Aviation Maintenance evening student, for sharing her story. We're incredibly proud of all our women Grow Your Own Mechanics this Women’s History Month! 💪 #WomenInMaintenance #WomensHistoryMonth #GrowYourOwnMechanics"
"Wow, what a morning at our Empowering Odyssey seminar with the incredible Sparkling Hippie, Haley Hoover! 🌟 We redefined success and left feeling inspired and enlightened. Mark your calendars for the 2nd part of this transformative series on April 23rd from 8-10am at Southwest Tech. You won't want to miss it! #EmpoweringOdyssey #SparklingHippie #RedefineSuccess"
Aviation spotlight from last week: Spring break was a great opportunity for our Aviation Coordinator/instructor Joe Schmitt and Power Plant Instructor Mr Nick Odom to attend the 2024 ATEC (Aviation Technician Education Council) Conference. Both Nick and Joe gained a wealth of information ranging from aviation technical maintenance trends data, FAA insight concerning testing and regulations, and they made some important networking connections during their 3 days attending this conference in Tucson AZ. Both Nick and Joe appreciate the opportunity and support in attending this important function.
Congratulations to our exceptional Graphic Design student Esperanza Cruz at Southwest Tech for earning the prestigious Presidential Tuition Waiver Scholarship! We are so proud of you!
The next three Motorcycle Safety Basic Rider Course dates have been scheduled at Southwest Technology Center. Classes are Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $185. An online portion is required to complete before the class. The information is provided when enrollment is complete.
April 13 & 14
May 11 & 12
June 15 & 16
DOT or Snell approved helmet, eye protection, over the ankle footwear, full fingered gloves, long sleeve shirt and long pants are required. 580-477-2250.
🚛 Are you ready to hit the road with a CDL certification? 🚛
Southwest Tech is thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity coming your way! We're gearing up to offer CDL classes, with our first class expected to start by the end of April.
If you're interested in joining this program, stay tuned for more information on class dates and times! Contact Tim Rabalais at trabalais@swtech.edu to express your interest and get all the details.
Get ready to embark on a new journey with Southwest Oklahoma's premier CDL training! 🛣️ #CDLTraining #NewOpportunities #SWTech
🚨 Calling all Financial Institutions, Bankers, Etc.! 🚨
Southwest Tech is thrilled to host the Oklahoma Bankers Association Fraud Division on April 16, 2024, from 4:00-6:00pm. Join us for an insightful session on current fraud schemes impacting financial institutions and customers alike.
Don't miss out on this invaluable training opportunity! Email Kerry Evans at kevans@swtech.edu for more information and to secure your spot. See you there! 💼💳 #FraudPrevention #BankingSecurity #TrainingSession
Aviation Spotlight: Mr Venegas and the Aviation General students are all happy to get out in the shop and take a break from all the classroom studies. They are learning some hands on tasks in the hangar by making 2 dimensional bends, cutting tubing, and flaring for fittings.
🚨 Job Opportunity Alert! 🚨
Are you looking for a rewarding career with amazing benefits? Southwest Tech is now hiring for Maintenance/Custodial positions!
✅ Fully paid health insurance
✅ Retirement benefits
✅ Vacation benefits
Join our team and be a part of something great! Apply online today at: https://www.swtech.edu/page/employment-opportunities
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to work with us at Southwest Tech! #JobOpportunity #NowHiring #SouthwestTech #Maintenance #Custodial #BenefitsGalore 🛠️🧹
"🥔👩🔬👨🔬 Putting the 'potato' in 'potential'! Our Southwest Tech BioMed and Health Science students are going all out with their baked potato fundraiser as they gear up for HOSA competitions and conferences this spring! 🌱💼 Excited to see their hard work pay off and support their journey to success. Let's rally behind them and make this fundraiser a spud-tacular success! 🚀 #FutureHealthLeaders #TeamSpirit #HOSAReady"
We are excited to announce that we are hosting Haley Hoover in a four-part series called “Empowered Odyssey: The Journey Within + Beyond”! 🤩
This series will lead participants through a transformative journey of self-discovery and creating more mindful success for themselves and their businesses from the inside out.
✨Haley’s work uses traditional lectures mixed with hands-on activities like breathing techniques, journaling and visualization, so participants will be able to experience a unique and interactive approach to creating and achieving their goals.
The first session will focus on “Redefining Success” and will be held on March 28.
April 23 will be about “Innovation Horizons”.
May 21st is about “Breaking Barriers”
June 11th is all about “Financial Empowerment”
All sessions are from 8-10am and will be held at the Southwest Technology Center located at 711 W. Tamarack in Altus, Oklahoma.
Interested participants can RSVP by calling 580-477-2250. For more info on Southwest Tech, please visit www.swtech.edu. For more about Haley Hoover and her business, The Sparkling Hippie, feel free to visit www.thesparklinghippie.com.
"Gratitude to all who joined us for our TIMS (traffic incident management) training today! Our seminar center was buzzing with energy and engagement. Here's to safer roads ahead! 🚗💼 #TIMStraining #SafetyFirst"
Meet our top Shark Tank finalists GroomFold, Whisk-n-Roll, Twist-n-Sips and Shatter & Release, ready to shatter expectations and release their innovative products to the world. Stay tuned as they battle it out for the grand prize this April! 🏆 #SharkTank #CompetitionReady
A Phlebotomy class is open for enrollment. The class runs from Tuesday, March 26 through April 24. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings, 6:00-9:00 PM. Enroll online at swtech.edu. Select Enroll Now and Short Term Enroll. You may also enroll in Room 106. $410.
A Digital Photography class has been scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays March 26 & 28 and April 2 & 4 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Southwest Technology. Enroll online at
https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc/. Learn most used digital camera terminology and techniques. The cost is $45.
SWTC's future teachers are sharpening their skills on the campus University of Central Oklahoma today by attending the Prospective Teacher's Academy. They are attending workshops about college preparation, financial aid strategies, and coursework essentials, ensuring they are well-equipped to guide the next generation with knowledge and confidence.
"Big shoutout to Altus High School for hosting an enlightening Reality Check event! It was empowering to see students from Altus, Navajo, Mangum, Blair, and Olustee/Eldorado learn essential life skills like budgeting and financial management. Thanks for involving Southwest Tech and other community partners in this event! #FinancialLiteracy #CommunitySupport"
Are you currently an unemployed parent or pregnant person wanting to obtain your GED or begin a career, but have no idea where to start? Our POWER Program staff in collaboration with Oklahoma Human Services are here to help with your goals. The POWER Program will have Human Services staff at 10:00 AM on campus Thursday 03/07/2024 to help you apply for benefits, no appointment is necessary. POWER staff will be available from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Please call Sarah at 580-480-4748 for any questions, POWER is here to help!
Metal Fabrication students are selling raffle tickets for a trailer that they have built. Tickets are $50.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing tickets you can contact the office of SWTC at 580-477-2250 or Instructor Monte Brown at mbrown@swtech.edu or 5804810852. You may also view the trailer in the SWTC parking lot.
