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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! Ready to level up your future? Apply today at www.swtech.edu! Interviews start in May — don’t miss your chance to train for an in-demand, high-wage career! Your future starts here. Let’s go!

Metal Fabrication students welcomed Rex Reynolds of Cougartron Equipment to their classroom today. Rex brought in some passivating equipment to help cleans welds in the process piping industries. He was very knowledgeable and kept the students engaged. Accompanying the students were local industry representatives that were also interested in this equipment. Pictured is Ron Redd with BarS foods, Sean Hans with Turbines, David Garrison with Lampton Welding Supply, and Justin Willis with Southwest Process Solutions.

Southwest Tech Aviation "Hangar 33" Spotlight this month shines on publicity efforts of the limited openings and interviews taking place soon for the 2025-2026 school year. Work out at the hangar includes placement of our promotional aircraft being placed out front during weather permitting days/nights and many other projects. Feel free to stop by and check us out. Limited seats available and interviews happening in May. Contact Student Services to setup an interview at 580-477-2250.

Southwest Tech Biomed took on Norman! We had a blast at the HOSA Oklahoma State Conference — competing, learning, and connecting with future healthcare leaders. Big congrats to Abby Reyna for placing in Allied Health Statistics! Way to represent, Southwest Tech!

🎨✂️ LAST CALL FOR OUR CRAFTY COMMUNITY! ✂️🎨 Tomorrow is the day – April 15th, and we've only got a handful of spots left in our Custom Cards Creation Class! 🏃‍♀️💨 Come glue, glitter, and giggle your way through making: 🎂 A birthday card so good, people might forget the cake 🐰 An Easter card that’ll make the Easter Bunny jealous 🌷 A Mother’s Day card that’ll get you major favorite child points No experience? No problem. Perfect for all skill levels – whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking to try something new! 💌✨ Enroll today online at www.swtech.edu!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Southwest Tech booths during the STEAM Fair at the Altus Air Force Base Stampede Airshow! We loved sharing hands-on activities and showcasing the exciting opportunities CareerTech offers. A huge shoutout to our incredible instructors who helped make it all happen—we appreciate you! #SouthwestTech #StampedeAirshow #STEAMFair #CareerTech #AltusAFB #HandsOnLearning

🌟 A big thank you to Batiste for generously donating samples of their amazing dry shampoo to our students! 🌟 Your support means so much to us, and we're thrilled to offer our students this fantastic product to help keep them feeling fresh and confident. Thank you for making this opportunity possible! 🙏💖 #ThankYouBatiste #StudentSupport #DryShampoo

Today our cosmetology class received samples from @batiste_hair Thank you so much for the samples! We love them and appreciate the opportunity and support we get!

Two inspiring educators, Debbie Cox and James LeGrand, are giving back to the next generation of teachers. This dynamic duo is hosting mock interviews to the Teacher Prep students, helping them fine tune their skills, boost their confidence, and prepare for the next step in their teaching careers. With years of combined wisdom and experience, they're offering invaluable feedback and guidance--ensuring the future of education is in good hands.

📸 **Career Readiness Challenge – Graphic Design Edition!** 🎨💼 Today our students put their teamwork and creativity to the test with a 1-hour challenge full of real-world skills! 💪🧠 Each team had to: 🗣️ Design a **“Good vs. Bad Communication”** poster 🎭 Act out a **mock job interview** with a quick resume 💸 Build a **$1,000 start-up budget** for a freelance design studio From handling conflict like pros to making smart money moves, they did it all—with a creative twist! 🙌💡 #CareerReady #GraphicDesignStudents #TeamworkChallenge #DesignThinking #SoftSkillsMatter #CTE #DesignLife #MockInterview #FutureDesigners

🎨⚙️ Collaboration in action! Our Graphic Design students teamed up with the Metal Fabrication program to create custom signs using vinyl and metal sheets. 💻🛠️ From digital designs to precision-cut metal and vinyl application, this project brought creativity and craftsmanship together in a big way! Real-world skills, teamwork, and some seriously awesome signs—proud of what these future pros are building! 💥👏 #GraphicDesign #MetalFab #StudentCollab #VinylArt #CustomSigns #HandsOnLearning #CreativeTech #SWTechProud #SWTCGraphics #FutureCreators

🚨 Updated Training Schedule Alert! 🚨 Due to so many great events going on at our campus the month of April, we're happy to announce our new training schedule for CPR and Forklift Certification classes! 🏥🚜 🔴 CPR Classes: Now available April 15 (BLS) and April 22 (Heart Saver) 🟢 Forklift Class: April 29 Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Sign up today to secure your spot. ✔️ #CPR #ForkliftTraining #SafetyFirst #Certification #TrainingClasses

🚨 Attention ALL Security Professionals! 🚨 Ready to level up your career? 🚨 The next Phase IV Armed Security class is OPEN for enrollment! 🔥 🔐 Requirements: Must have current Phase I & II licenses ✅ Complete the MMPI before class starts ✅ 🗓 Class Starts May 6th! 🗓 This is your chance to get the advanced training you need to stand out in the security industry and gain the skills to handle even the most high-stakes situations. 💥 Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or unlock new career opportunities, this is the class you don’t want to miss! ⚠️ Spots are LIMITED, so act fast! ⚠️ Secure your spot TODAY and be ready to take your career to the next level! 💪 #PhaseIV #ArmedSecurity #SecurityProfessionals

Southwest Technology Center is seeking a qualified Pre-Engineering Instructor to join their team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applicants should possess a strong background in engineering principles and a passion for educating students in a dynamic learning environment. For more details and to apply, please visit Southwest Tech's employment opportunities page: https://www.swtech.edu/page/employment-opportunities

🌸🎨✨ Unleash Your Inner Artist✨🎨🌸 Spring into creativity with our Custom Cards Creation Class! 🌼💌 Whether you’re crafting cards for Easter 🐰, Mother's Day 🌷, or a special someone's birthday 🎉, this class will help you design beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations that will WOW your loved ones. Guided by the fabulous Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Ginger Reese, you'll learn all the fun techniques and tricks to make your cards pop with personality! 🌈✂️ All supplies are provided! 🗓️ Class starts Tuesday, April 15th 🪑 Seats are LIMITED, so don’t miss out! Sign up today and let’s make some magic with paper, ink, and imagination! 💖 #CustomCards #EasterCrafting #MothersDayCards #BirthdayMagic #CreativeFun #CraftingWithGinger ✂️💌🌸

Biomed went viral! 🦠✨ Our students got hands-on (literally) learning about contagious diseases and how they spread! With a little glow-in-the-dark powder secretly passed around, we saw just how fast germs can travel. Spoiler alert: It didn’t take long! 😳 Science is cool… but so are clean hands! 🧼👐 #Biomed #GoingViral #GermSquad #WashYourHands

📢 BREAKING NEWS: GRAPHIC DESIGN CLASS TAKES "MRS. MAC" TO THE NEXT LEVEL! 😂🎨 April Fools' Day got a major upgrade in Graphic Design! The entire class walked in today wearing cutouts of Mrs. Mac’s face—talk about copy and paste! 🤣 👀 She walked in, did a double take, and for a brief moment… we think she thought she was in a room full of mirrors! 🪞😂 Now accepting awards for Best Execution of an April Fools' Prank 🏆 and Most Unintentionally Hilarious Graphic Design Project! 🎭 #MrsMacTakeover #AprilFools #CtrlC_CtrlV

🚨 Exciting Opportunities Await at Southwest Technology Center! 🚨 Ready to level up your skills? 💡 Our April Training Schedule is LIVE and packed with hands-on courses designed to fuel your future! Whether you're looking to advance your career or explore a new field, we have something for YOU. 🔥 🎓 All Classes Now Open for Enrollment! 📅 Start your journey today by browsing our full schedule and signing up directly on our website. Don't miss out on this chance to invest in your future! 🚀 🔗 Enroll NOW! 👉www.careertechweb.org/swtc #SouthwestTech #AprilTraining #SkillsForSuccess #CareerGrowth #EnrollToday #FutureReady

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 Don't miss your chance to start your career as a Class A CDL Truck Driver! 🚛 Our next training class starts MONDAY, April 7th! This is your final opportunity to enroll—spots are filling fast! 🔑 Requirements: DOT Physical ✅ CDL Permit ✅ Ready to hit the road? Call Tim Rabalais NOW at 580-477-2250 for more info and to secure your spot! 🚚 Let's get you on the fast track to a rewarding career! #TruckDriverTraining #CDL #LastCall #CareerStart

🎨✨ Shoutout to our talented Southwest Tech students who participated in the Main Street Altus Walking on Chalk event this past weekend! 👏 Check out the amazing artwork from: 🎨 Ace – Graphic Design 🧪 Abby – Biomedical Science And a HUGE congrats to 🎉 Carlos – Graphic Design, who took the win in the 11th & 12th grade division! 🏆🔥 We’re so proud of all of you for showing off your creativity and skills in such a fun community event! 💙 #SouthwestTech #StudentSpotlight #WalkingOnChalk #MainStreetAltus #TechTalent