🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨
All are invited — new AND established businesses!
Don’t let the title “New Business Workshop” fool you… this FREE event is packed with valuable info for any business owner who wants clear, accurate guidance straight from the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
📅 When: Wednesday, February 4 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Seminar Center at Southwest Technology Center
💲 Cost: FREE!
Hear directly from OTC representatives from Business Tax, Collections, and Audit — all in one place! Plus, stick around for a live Q&A to get real answers to your questions.
✨ You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Register your business correctly
✔️ Understand your tax responsibilities
✔️ Avoid common compliance pitfalls
✔️ Get answers during a live Q&A
✔️ Connect with helpful local resources
👉 Seats are limited — sign up now to reserve yours!
🔗 https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc
All are invited — new AND established businesses!
Don’t let the title “New Business Workshop” fool you… this FREE event is packed with valuable info for any business owner who wants clear, accurate guidance straight from the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
📅 When: Wednesday, February 4 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Seminar Center at Southwest Technology Center
💲 Cost: FREE!
Hear directly from OTC representatives from Business Tax, Collections, and Audit — all in one place! Plus, stick around for a live Q&A to get real answers to your questions.
✨ You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Register your business correctly
✔️ Understand your tax responsibilities
✔️ Avoid common compliance pitfalls
✔️ Get answers during a live Q&A
✔️ Connect with helpful local resources
👉 Seats are limited — sign up now to reserve yours!
🔗 https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc
Delayed Start – Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Southwest Tech will have a delayed start at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to weather conditions.
All programs will begin at 9:00 a.m.
No morning bus routes will run
Afternoon classes will meet as scheduled
Regular afternoon bus routes will operate as normal
Please travel safely and continue to monitor official Southwest Tech communication channels for updates.
Southwest Tech will have a delayed start at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to weather conditions.
All programs will begin at 9:00 a.m.
No morning bus routes will run
Afternoon classes will meet as scheduled
Regular afternoon bus routes will operate as normal
Please travel safely and continue to monitor official Southwest Tech communication channels for updates.
🚨 CLOSED – Monday, January 26, 2026 🚨
Due to hazardous road conditions, Southwest Tech will be closed to prioritize the safety of students, faculty, and staff.
Please stay safe and limit travel if possible.
🛠️ Hands-On Training, Safety First! ✈️
This week our students were up in the air—literally—getting hands-on experience with scissor lift training. Learning how to safely operate ground support equipment is a critical part of aviation maintenance, and our students are building skills that translate directly to the flight line.
As we head into the weekend, winter weather is rolling in ❄️. Just like on the ramp or in the hangar, safety comes first:
• Slow down
• Watch for ice and slick surfaces
• Dress for the cold
• Give yourself extra time to get where you’re going
Whether you’re training, traveling, or relaxing this weekend, stay alert and stay safe. We’ll see everyone back next week ready to keep learning! 💪✈️
#AviationTraining #ScissorLiftTraining #SafetyFirst #WinterWeather #FutureAMTs #AviationLife
🚑 CPR Certification Made Easy — One Day, Two Options!
Join us for Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR training at Southwest Tech and get certified through the American Heart Association.
🕘 Morning Full Class: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Perfect for first-time students and healthcare professionals needing full BLS training.
🕐 Afternoon Recertification: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Designed for those renewing their current CPR/BLS certification.
💲 Only $40 per person
📍 Southwest Technology Center | Altus, OK
📜 Certification valid for 2 years
👉 Enroll today: www.careertechweb.org/swtc
Spots fill fast—don’t wait!
Join us for Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR training at Southwest Tech and get certified through the American Heart Association.
🕘 Morning Full Class: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Perfect for first-time students and healthcare professionals needing full BLS training.
🕐 Afternoon Recertification: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Designed for those renewing their current CPR/BLS certification.
💲 Only $40 per person
📍 Southwest Technology Center | Altus, OK
📜 Certification valid for 2 years
👉 Enroll today: www.careertechweb.org/swtc
Spots fill fast—don’t wait!
Weather Alert – Friday Schedule Update
Southwest Technology Center will operate on a normal schedule Friday morning.
All afternoon programs will be canceled, and campus will close at 12:00 p.m. due to anticipated weather conditions and potential travel concerns.
Please plan accordingly, stay safe, and keep warm.
Southwest Technology Center will operate on a normal schedule Friday morning.
All afternoon programs will be canceled, and campus will close at 12:00 p.m. due to anticipated weather conditions and potential travel concerns.
Please plan accordingly, stay safe, and keep warm.
Warming Station and Overnight Shelter Information
The City of Altus, in coordination with community partners, will open a Warming Station and Overnight Emergency Shelter due to extreme cold conditions.
Warming Station
📍 Altus Community Center
Friday, January 23
🕛 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday, January 24-25
🕛 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The Warming Station is a safe, heated location for anyone needing relief from the cold. Individuals may arrive at any time during operating hours.
Overnight Emergency Shelter
📍 Hangar 36
🗓 Friday through Sunday, January 23 to 25
🕗 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Transportation will be provided from the Altus Community Center to the Overnight Shelter.
• Bus service begins at 7:30 PM each evening
• Individuals may wait inside the Warming Station until boarding
What to Know
• No ID required
• Open to individuals, families, etc.
• Cots and blankets are provided
• Do not need to bring bedding
• Hot evening meals are provided
• Breakfast items are being accepted through donations
• Pets allowed
More Information
https://www.altusok.gov/o/coa/page/warmingstation
The City of Altus, in coordination with community partners, will open a Warming Station and Overnight Emergency Shelter due to extreme cold conditions.
Warming Station
📍 Altus Community Center
Friday, January 23
🕛 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday, January 24-25
🕛 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The Warming Station is a safe, heated location for anyone needing relief from the cold. Individuals may arrive at any time during operating hours.
Overnight Emergency Shelter
📍 Hangar 36
🗓 Friday through Sunday, January 23 to 25
🕗 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Transportation will be provided from the Altus Community Center to the Overnight Shelter.
• Bus service begins at 7:30 PM each evening
• Individuals may wait inside the Warming Station until boarding
What to Know
• No ID required
• Open to individuals, families, etc.
• Cots and blankets are provided
• Do not need to bring bedding
• Hot evening meals are provided
• Breakfast items are being accepted through donations
• Pets allowed
More Information
https://www.altusok.gov/o/coa/page/warmingstation
January Bagel Special: Any bagel + any hot drink! Ends in just 2 weeks don’t miss it!
🧒✨ Babysitting. Safety. Confidence. ✨👧
Got a kid who wants more independence (and maybe some babysitting cash 💵)?
The Safe Sitter® Class is a must before Spring Break! Turning middle schoolers into responsible, confident leaders—perfect for staying home alone or babysitting siblings & neighbors.
✔️ Safety & first aid
✔️ Babysitting basics
✔️ Leadership & responsibility
📅 Saturday, March 7 | 9:00AM-4:00PM
📍 Southwest Technology Center
💲 Just $60
Give them confidence. Give yourself peace of mind.
👉 Enroll now before spots fill up!
🔗 www.careertechweb.org/swtc
Got a kid who wants more independence (and maybe some babysitting cash 💵)?
The Safe Sitter® Class is a must before Spring Break! Turning middle schoolers into responsible, confident leaders—perfect for staying home alone or babysitting siblings & neighbors.
✔️ Safety & first aid
✔️ Babysitting basics
✔️ Leadership & responsibility
📅 Saturday, March 7 | 9:00AM-4:00PM
📍 Southwest Technology Center
💲 Just $60
Give them confidence. Give yourself peace of mind.
👉 Enroll now before spots fill up!
🔗 www.careertechweb.org/swtc
🚜💻 Rural Business Owners—Ready to Sell Smarter Online? 💻🚜
Online shopping isn’t the future—it’s now. Join us for a FREE half-day, hands-on workshop designed specifically for rural Oklahoma businesses looking to grow, compete, and thrive in the digital marketplace.
✨ Oklahoma Rural E-Commerce Academy (ORECA)
📍 Altus, OK
🗓 February 25 | ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
✔ Learn how to build a stronger business plan
✔ Discover social media marketing strategies that actually work
✔ Find the right Point of Sale system for your business
✔ Get expert guidance + practical tools you can use right away
🍽 Bonus: Lunch is provided—thanks to Herring Bank of Altus!
This no-cost workshop, funded by the Small Business Administration, is all about helping rural retailers stay competitive in today’s digital retail world.
👉 Spots are limited—register now:
🔗 https://bit.ly/4jT0hlY
Online shopping isn’t the future—it’s now. Join us for a FREE half-day, hands-on workshop designed specifically for rural Oklahoma businesses looking to grow, compete, and thrive in the digital marketplace.
✨ Oklahoma Rural E-Commerce Academy (ORECA)
📍 Altus, OK
🗓 February 25 | ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
✔ Learn how to build a stronger business plan
✔ Discover social media marketing strategies that actually work
✔ Find the right Point of Sale system for your business
✔ Get expert guidance + practical tools you can use right away
🍽 Bonus: Lunch is provided—thanks to Herring Bank of Altus!
This no-cost workshop, funded by the Small Business Administration, is all about helping rural retailers stay competitive in today’s digital retail world.
👉 Spots are limited—register now:
🔗 https://bit.ly/4jT0hlY
Today, we loved welcoming back Graphic Design graduate Nicki Caldera! She stopped by to visit Mrs. Mac, reconnect with old classmates, and meet our new students. Our second-year designers proudly shared the portfolios they’ve been working hard to build—showcasing their creativity, skills, and growth. 🎨✨
#GraphicDesign #DesignStudents #StudentSpotlight #AlumniVisit #DesignEducation #CreativeCommunity #FutureDesigners #PortfolioBuilding #CreativeGrowth #ProudMoment
🏀✨ Teacher for a Day – Entrepreneurship Style! ✨🏀
Our entrepreneurship students put their Empowered Class Dollars to work and purchased a “Teacher for the Day” ticket — and Hayden delivered! He created a full lesson plan using basketball as a team-building challenge to show how sports and entrepreneurship go hand in hand.
Before hitting the court, teams huddled to create game plans, assign roles, and look for opportunities — one of our 8 Foundational Principles. Students stepped into leadership roles, taught teammates new to the game, showed integrity in their responsibilities, and encouraged one another to create win-win moments on the court. Every player had a purpose, passion, and a part in the team’s success.
After the game, students reflected on how basketball is just like running The Corner — it takes teamwork, stepping into unfamiliar roles, giving 110%, and trusting each other to reach the ultimate goal… scoring points and making a profit!
An outside-the-box lesson with BIG takeaways — because entrepreneurship truly is everywhere in life! 💡👏
Another teaser into what’s ahead in the creation of the vinyl signs for the entrance to the main building.👀
From screen to surface, our graphic design students explored vinyl application through hands-on learning—developing real skills, real experience, and real-world practice.
From screen to surface, our graphic design students explored vinyl application through hands-on learning—developing real skills, real experience, and real-world practice.
👀 Sneak Peek Alert!
Our 2nd year Graphic Design students are hard at work creating vinyl signage 🎨✂️
From concept to creation, something cool is coming together…
👋 Keep an eye out for a fresh new addition to the entrance of the main building.
Trust us—you won’t want to miss it!
#GraphicDesign #DesignInProgress #StudentWork #VinylDesign #CreativeProcess #DesignStudents #SneakPeek #CampusDesign
Our 2nd year Graphic Design students are hard at work creating vinyl signage 🎨✂️
From concept to creation, something cool is coming together…
👋 Keep an eye out for a fresh new addition to the entrance of the main building.
Trust us—you won’t want to miss it!
#GraphicDesign #DesignInProgress #StudentWork #VinylDesign #CreativeProcess #DesignStudents #SneakPeek #CampusDesign
A Home Health Aide course is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, February 25 and 26, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This 16-Hour course is for a current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to deem, or transition, into a Home Health Aide. The enrollment fee is $90. Call 580-477-2250 for information. Enrollment is easy online www.careertechweb.org/swtc/.
A Certified Nurse Aide course will begin Monday, February 2, at 8:00 AM. The class meets Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM and runs through February 23. Jump-start your healthcare career! Call 580-477-2250 or enroll online at https://www.careertechweb.org/swtc/. Navy Blue Scrubs, White Tennis Shoes, White Socks, Watch with a second hand. A negative TB test within the last six months. Tuition is $525 that covers books and one skills and written exam. Enroll today!
We’re saving your pull-tabs for a great cause! 🥤❤️
Bring your tabs to The Corner and help support the Ronald McDonald House—one tab at a time.
#thecorner #entrepreneurship #communityservice
🚀 START SMART. STAY COMPLIANT. GROW CONFIDENTLY. 🚀
Thinking about starting a business—or already in business and want to make sure you’re doing things right? This workshop is for new AND established businesses that want clear, reliable information straight from the source.
📅New Business Workshop
🗓February 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – Noon
Hear directly from the Oklahoma Tax Commission and learn:
✔️ How to register your business correctly
✔️ What tax responsibilities you really need to know
✔️ How to avoid common (and costly) compliance mistakes
✔️ Get your questions answered in a live Q&A
✔️ Connect with helpful local resources
Whether you’re just getting started or already established and looking for extra guidance, this workshop can help you move forward with confidence. 💼✨
👉 Enroll online: www.careertechweb.org/swtc
📞 Call: 580-477-2250
📍 Visit us: Southwest Technology Center
711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK
Thinking about starting a business—or already in business and want to make sure you’re doing things right? This workshop is for new AND established businesses that want clear, reliable information straight from the source.
📅New Business Workshop
🗓February 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – Noon
Hear directly from the Oklahoma Tax Commission and learn:
✔️ How to register your business correctly
✔️ What tax responsibilities you really need to know
✔️ How to avoid common (and costly) compliance mistakes
✔️ Get your questions answered in a live Q&A
✔️ Connect with helpful local resources
Whether you’re just getting started or already established and looking for extra guidance, this workshop can help you move forward with confidence. 💼✨
👉 Enroll online: www.careertechweb.org/swtc
📞 Call: 580-477-2250
📍 Visit us: Southwest Technology Center
711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK
🔥 LEVEL UP YOUR WELDING SKILLS! 🔥
Ready to go beyond the basics? Southwest Tech’s Advanced Welding course is designed for welders who want hands-on experience with high-demand, specialized techniques. 💪⚙️
What you’ll learn:
• All-position welding
• Working with advanced materials
• Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Arc, MIG, and TIG Welding
📅 Class Dates: January 20 – February 12
🕕 Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💵 Enrollment Fee: $250
Requirements:
• Basic Welding course completed or foundational welding knowledge
• Long pants and toe-covered shoes required
Location:
711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK 73521
Enrollment is quick and easy. Learn skills that employers are looking for and take the next step in your welding career.
🌐 www.swtech.edu
📞 580.477.2250
Ready to go beyond the basics? Southwest Tech’s Advanced Welding course is designed for welders who want hands-on experience with high-demand, specialized techniques. 💪⚙️
What you’ll learn:
• All-position welding
• Working with advanced materials
• Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Arc, MIG, and TIG Welding
📅 Class Dates: January 20 – February 12
🕕 Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💵 Enrollment Fee: $250
Requirements:
• Basic Welding course completed or foundational welding knowledge
• Long pants and toe-covered shoes required
Location:
711 W Tamarack, Altus, OK 73521
Enrollment is quick and easy. Learn skills that employers are looking for and take the next step in your welding career.
🌐 www.swtech.edu
📞 580.477.2250
✂️✨ Behind the scenes in Graphic Design!
Our first-year students got hands-on, cutting and prepping custom stickers for the upcoming 8th grade tours. Creativity in action and a warm welcome in the making! 🎨💥
Our first-year students got hands-on, cutting and prepping custom stickers for the upcoming 8th grade tours. Creativity in action and a warm welcome in the making! 🎨💥
