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👨‍🔧 This afternoon in Auto class, Larry stepped up to demonstrate how to properly patch a tire for his classmates. Hands-on learning moments like this not only build skills but also give students the chance to share their knowledge with one another. Great job, Larry! 👏

🔧 Our Automotive students wrapped up the week by breaking down engines and getting hands-on with real-world skills! 💪 From taking parts apart to learning how everything works together, they’re building knowledge that drives their future forward. 🚗✨ #SouthwestTech #Automotive #HandsOnLearning #FutureTechnicians

✈️ Big thanks to the Elks Academy with Elk City Public Schools for visiting our Aviation Maintenance program today! Students got a hands-on look at aviation opportunities after high school and learned about the high demand for A&P mechanics. 👩‍🔧👨‍🔧

A Phlebotomy class is scheduled for October 21 through November 19. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 PM. The course will introduce students to the skills and knowledge of phlebotomy with in-class, hands-on practice. No medical expericence is necessary. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and be 18 years of age. $410 includes tuition and books. Enroll online at www.careertechweb.org/swtc/. 580-477-2250.

✨ From changing diapers to painting pumpkins… our Teacher Prep students can do it all! 👶🎨🍂 This week they stepped into the teacher role for the very first time, putting their lesson plans into action. Whether it was teaching the basics of baby care or bringing out everyone’s inner artist with fall pumpkin canvases, they proved they’re ready for the classroom! The future is bright with these future teachers. 💡💛 #FutureTeachers #TeacherPrep #FirstLessons #FromDiaperDutyToCreativity

The PM Graphic Design crew has been hard at work creating double-page spreads that are as bold and creative as they are professional. From eye-catching layouts to carefully chosen images and typography, each spread tells its own story. After finishing their designs, students are mounting the pieces for display—turning their digital work into something everyone can see and appreciate. It’s a project that pushes their creativity while giving them a real taste of what designers do in the field.

🥫✨ Ready to savor summer all year long? ✨🥫

Join us for Canning Made Simple—a hands-on, flavor-packed class where you’ll learn the secrets of food preservation! 🌽🍓🥒 From drying and quick pickling to freezer jam and classic water bath canning, we’ll cover the do’s and don’ts while you enjoy demos, tastings, and plenty of fun conversation.

👩‍🍳 Special guest: Chef Keshia of Elysium Acres Altus
📅 Date: October 9
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Southwest Technology Center
💲 Enrollment: $35

Best part? You’ll leave with your very own homemade creation to show off (or devour 😉). Spots are limited—grab yours today and discover just how fun and simple canning can be!

👉 Enroll today at www.careertechweb.org/swtc

✨ Our first-year students got hands-on with presentation skills today—mounting their artwork and transforming it into sleek, gallery-ready pieces! 🎨👏 #GraphicDesign #StudentWork #SWTC

🪩✨2025-2026 High School Cosmetology SkillsUSA officers. 💄AM Class •President, Kamri Kyle (not pictured) •Vice President, Lorena Hernandez •Secretary, Vivian Gonzales •Treasurer, Lilli Whorton •Reporter, Blakely Menasco 💅🏼PM Class •President, Marina Shimmin •Vice President, Priscilla Granada •Secretary, Janice Hyatt •Treasurer, KyLeigh McElwee (not pictured) •Reporter, Jossalyn Read (not pictured)

🎉 Unleash your creativity! 🎉

Join our fun-filled Cricut Workshop and learn to use your machine with confidence! This hands-on class is perfect for beginners who want to discover how to design, cut, and create simple projects like vinyl decals and iron-on designs.

Our workshop, instructed by Angelica Viruegas, will take place on October 23rd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Ready to get crafting? The cost is just $30!

Enroll today by calling 580-477-2250 or visiting www.careertechweb.org/swtc
We can't wait to create with you!

🎄✨ Make this holiday season your MOST profitable one yet! ✨🎄

⏰ Only 67 days until Black Friday and 94 days until Christmas—is your business ready to shine? ⭐

🚀 Don’t miss the Holiday Marketing Mastery series, a 3-part class designed to help business owners like you attract, engage, and delight shoppers 🎁.

For just $35, you’ll learn how to market smarter this season:
~🎯 Holiday Marketing Foundation (Oct 8): Build a strong base with branding, SEO, social media, and email marketing.
~📅 Holiday Promotion Plan (Oct 29): Take home a practical 10-step plan you can use for any promotion, all year round.
~🤝 Holiday Customer Service (Nov 19): Learn essentials for keeping customers coming back, especially during the unique holiday rush.

🎉 Ready to plan, promote, and PROFIT? 🎉
👉 Enroll now at www.swtech.edu

The Certified Nurse Aide course will begin Wednesday, October 1. This class is the first step into a nursing career. Class times are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The class will run through October 23. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training to prepare for the state certification exam. The cost is $525. Space is limited so enroll today! Call 580-477-2250. www.careertechweb.org/swtc/

🎉 Congratulations to Aaron Martinez, Southwest Tech Entrepreneurship student, for being named Altus High School’s Athlete of the Week for Cross Country! 🏃‍♂️💨
That makes it 3 for 3—Southwest Tech students have earned this honor three weeks in a row! 👏👏👏
We are proud to see our students excelling both in the classroom and on the field. Way to go, Aaron! 💙🖤
#SouthwestTech #AthleteOfTheWeek #SouthwestTechProud

Aviation maintenance students at Southwest Technology Center marked a major milestone this week as they successfully completed their fabric covering and stitching projects—an essential hands-on component of their training in aircraft restoration and maintenance.

The project, which is part of the Airframe curriculum, teaches students how to apply fabric coverings to aircraft control surfaces and fuselage structures, a skill still widely used in general aviation and vintage aircraft restoration. This week, students worked diligently to master the techniques of fabric selection, surface preparation, rib stitching, and applying finishing tapes and protective coatings.

Over the past few days in Mr. Schroeder’s general afternoon class, we’ve been working on an exciting hands-on project—building aircraft-themed soldering circuits! With guidance from our instructor, we learned how to safely use soldering tools and assemble electronic components to bring our mini circuit aircraft to life. It was a fun and educational experience that gave us a glimpse into the world of electronics and engineering. Check out some photos of the awesome work we did! ☺️✈️

The Quickbooks Class is scheduled for next week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, September 23, 24 & 25 from 6:00-9:00 PM. The enrollment fee is $50. Enroll today online at www.careertechweb.org/swtc/ or on campus. This will be a hands-on class for users to explore more Quickbooks tools and routines. 580-477-2250.

Last call for all aspiring artists! 📢
Time is running out to grab your spot in the Markers Art Class at Southwest Tech, in partnership with the Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council.

Unleash your inner artist and learn fun new techniques with markers. Whether you're a total beginner or just want to brush up on your skills, this class is for you!

Details:
When: September 22-25, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Southwest Tech
Cost: Only $35 for all four days!

Don't miss out on the chance to create some amazing art and have a blast. Sign up today!

🇺🇸 Today our students celebrated Constitution Day with engaging lessons and activities in every program. From classroom discussions to hands-on projects, students explored the history and importance of our nation’s founding document. What a great way to connect learning with civic pride! 📜✨ #ConstitutionDay #SWTechPride

✨ Our Teacher Prep students hit the runway today for the 8th annual Teacher Prep Fashion Show and it was a blast! From glitter and glam to a lot of laughs, the students showed off their best professional looks ....created with only crafting supplies. Each team had an announcer to describe their outfits, and the crowd loved every minute.
In the end, the guys walked away with Most Fashionable 👏🎉 A big thank you to the Business & Computer and Cosmetology students for joining in and giving our Teacher Prep students a fun audience to strut for!
#TeacherPrep #FashionShow #SouthwestTech