OUR MISSION Southwest Technical College provides education and job skill training through individualized competency-based programs in response to the needs of students, employers and the communities we serve. OUR VISION Southwest Technical College will: • Continue to be the region’s recognized leader in providing top-quality technical education Focus its efforts on meeting the needs of students and employers • Treat students and employees with respect and dignity • Work as a unified team to accomplish its goals • Set an example of hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication • Conduct its business in accordance with high ethical standards OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES • IN FOCUS: We are student-focused. We want to know your name, your story, and your dreams. We want to contribute to the success in your life and career. Our charted course is determined by your best interest. • ALL “HANDS-ON” DECK: Technical education is the real deal. We are passionate about what we do and make no apologies for it. “Hands-on” education works. We feel the vibe and hope you do too. • BETTER TOGETHER: We’re not just a college, we’re a village. We hold our community and our employers in high regard. We don’t compete, we collaborate. Collectively, we recognize the excellence of the individual. As individuals, we are committed to the collective. We praise, encourage, and support each other. • THE BOLD STANDARD: We are the leader in technical education. We celebrate success but are never complacent. We Our accredited programs provide hands-on training in the categories of Automotive, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Health Professions, Industrial Maintenance and Automation, Professional Truck Driving, and Welding. We also offer a variety of short-term training courses. For more information, visit www.stech.edu.