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🏆 Southwest Tech students are on a roll!
👏 Congratulations to DJ Wilson, Aviation Maintenance student & Altus High Football player, for being named Athlete of the Week for week 1.
👏 Congrats also to Esteban Rodriguez, Metal Fabrication student & Altus High XC athlete, for earning the title for week 2.
Now let’s keep the streak alive — 3 for 3! 🎉
✅ Vote for Aaron Martinez, Entrepreneurship student & Altus High XC athlete, to be this week’s Athlete of the Week for week 3!
📲 Cast your vote now on the Altus Athletics Instagram page.
https://www.instagram.com/altusathleticsorg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZzBzY3Q2NDFyZHpw
Let’s show everyone how talented and skilled our Southwest Tech students are! 💙💡
#SWTech #AthleteOfTheWeek #AltusBulldogs

💻✨ Today we celebrate Information Technology Professionals Day!
A huge shoutout to Mike and Zach – our IT pros who keep the TECH in Southwest Tech. From troubleshooting issues to keeping everything running smoothly, we couldn’t do what we do without their dedication and expertise.
👏 Thank you both for all that you do for our students, staff, and community!
#InformationTechnologyProfessionalsDay #SWTech

📣✨ Meet Our 2025-2026 Educators Rising Officers! ✨📣 We are excited to introduce the student leaders who will guide our chapter this year. 🍎📚💡 AM Class Officers 👩‍🏫 President – Trinity Sucharski ⭐ Vice President – Kaitlen Lientz 📝 Secretary – Tapanga Tolson 💰 Treasurer – Gwen Esparza 📸 Reporters – Coleigh Crowder & Olivia Williams ⚖️ Parliamentarian – Sadee Solis PM Class Officers 👩‍🏫 President – Samantha Hernandez ⭐ Vice President – Jarron Unterbrink 📝 Secretary – Adriana Gonzales 📸 Reporter – Carley Graham 💰 Treasurer – Alazay Callahan (not pictured) We’re looking forward to a year of leadership, growth, and inspiration with these amazing future educators!

✈️ Our evening aviation students are proving what true dedication looks like. After working all day, they show up ready to learn, train, and push toward their goals each weeknight. It takes grit, commitment, and passion to chase your dreams, day or night. 💪 👏 Let’s hear it for these future aviation professionals putting in the work to make it happen! #AviationMaintenance #CareerTech #Dedication

Happy Tuesday!

The Aviation Mechanic Department is proud to announce the appointment of two outstanding first year students to key leadership positions for the new academic year. Please join us in warmly welcoming Shielah Dominguez as the Student Treasurer, and Chris Bowman as the Student Vice President.

Both Shielah and Chris have shown exceptional dedication, professionalism, and passion for aviation mechanics, making them ideal candidates to take on these important roles.

🛩️Today, all students in the P.M. General Aviation class successfully completed the Spark-Plug Holder Project for Mr. Schroyer. Working in groups of three to four, students collaborated efficiently and demonstrated strong teamwork and technical skills. All of the groups were able to complete the project in under a week, showcasing both focus and dedication to their work!! ✈️ ✈️ Great job to everyone involved!! ✈️

‼️Save The Date 🤩

🎨✨ Ready to get creative with your Cricut? ✨🎨

Join us at Southwest Tech for a Cricut Workshop on October 23rd from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM!

Whether you’re brand new or just want to learn more about your Cricut, this class is perfect for you. No need to bring your machine – just bring your creativity!

📌 What you’ll learn:
✅ Designing projects
✅ Cutting with your Cricut
✅ Creating simple vinyl decals & iron-ons

Come explore the possibilities and start crafting with confidence.

👉Enroll today at www.careertechweb.org/swtc

#CricutWorkshop #SouthwestTech #CraftingMadeEasy #LearnCreateDesign

✨ Congratulations to our Adult Cosmetology SkillsUSA Officers! ✨
From left to right:
💼 Secretary – Shy Aguirre
💰 Treasurer – Jenna Buentello
📝 Reporter – Destinie Wood
⭐ Vice President – Abigail Hahn
🌟 President – Hailey Gallagher
We’re so proud of your leadership and can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish this year! 💇‍♀️💄✂️
#SkillsUSA #CosmetologyLeaders #SWTechProud #OklahomasWorkforce Leader

⚡ Ignite Your Skills with Welding! ⚡
Want to learn a trade that’s both creative and in-demand? Our Basic Welding Course is perfect for beginners ready to get hands-on!

🎯 What you’ll gain:

Practical welding techniques

Confidence to handle real-world projects

Certificate of Completion to showcase your new skill

🚀 No experience? No problem! Start your journey today and turn sparks into opportunities.

📩 Sign up now – spots are limited! Enroll today at www.careertechweb.org/swtc

#WeldingSkills #TradeSkills #LearnAndGrow #HandsOnLearning

🔥🏍️ Ready to Ride? 🏍️🔥
Take the first step to freedom on two wheels with the Motorcycle Basic Safety Rider Course at Southwest Tech!

📅 Class Dates: October 4th & 5th
💻 Complete the online portion ahead of time—enroll at Southwest Technology Center to get your access link.

Whether you’re brand new or brushing up on your skills, this course gives you the confidence, safety, and adrenaline you need to hit the road the right way.

⚡ Spots fill fast—don’t wait!
👉 Enroll today at Southwest Technology Center and gear up for the ride of your life!
#RideSafe #MotorcycleLife #SouthwestTech #FreedomOnTwoWheels

Behind every great classroom is a thoughtful teacher—and a great bulletin board! 💡 This week, our teacher prep students worked together to design bulletin boards that promote student learning, classroom community, and creativity. It’s more than decoration—it’s a preview of the amazing classrooms they'll lead one day. 💛📘 #TeacherInTheMaking #CollaborativeLearning #ClassroomDesign #BulletinBoardInspo

Congratulations to Metal Fabs student Shane Lee on an awesome Mangum Tiger win and making player of the week!! Congratulations!!!

Mark you calendars!!

🍓🥒 Yes We Can! Canning Made Simple 🥕🍑

Want to preserve the flavors of every season? Join us for a fun, hands-on Canning Class right here at Southwest Tech!!

📅 October 9th
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK
💲 $35 (all food & supplies included!)

We’ll cover:
✨ Drying
✨ Water Bath Canning
✨ Freezer Jam
✨ Quick Pickling
✨ Freezing

You’ll enjoy demos, tastings, and great conversation—and even leave with your own homemade creation!

👩‍🍳 Spots are limited, so grab yours today and discover the joy of food preservation!

Enroll today at www.careertechweb.org/swtc

The Graphic Design program has kicked off two exciting initiatives this year: a monthly tradition called Work It Wednesday and a refreshed curriculum titled Yes I’m A Designer. On the first Wednesday of each month, students arrive to class dressed in professional attire, swapping their everyday outfits for business-ready looks. The goal is to help students practice professionalism while building confidence for their future careers. Alongside the new tradition, the Yes I’m A Designer curriculum is reshaping the way students learn graphic design. The updated program places a stronger focus on real-world projects, portfolio development, and industry skills, ensuring students leave the classroom ready to take on professional opportunities. The combination of Work It Wednesday and the new curriculum highlights the program’s commitment to preparing students not only as creative thinkers, but as polished professionals.

✨ Cosmetology Class in Action! ✨ Our high school cosmetology students are getting hands-on with their learning in the most creative way! Today, we explored Skin Structure & Growth through a fun food building project. 🍰 Each layer represents the different parts of the skin—epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis—giving students a visual and interactive way to understand how our skin works. 🧑‍🔬💡 Not only are they gaining valuable knowledge, but they're also having a blast while doing it! 🌟 #CosmetologyClass #SkinStructure #HandsOnLearning #FutureBeautyPros #CosmetologyStudents #SkinCareScience #BeautyEducation

💡 From welding sparks to mastering multimeter safety, our trade students are building real-world skills that make them Oklahoma’s workforce leaders. 🔧⚡️ #SWTech #WorkforceLeaders #HandsOnLearning

📢 Volunteers Needed! 🩸

Our Phlebotomy students are looking for volunteers to help them gain hands-on experience with blood draws under professional supervision.

✅ Safe and supervised environment
✅ Great way to support future healthcare professionals
✅ Quick and simple process

If you’re interested in helping out, please comment below or call us today at 580-477-2250.

Thank you for supporting our students on their journey to becoming skilled healthcare providers! 🙌