Southwest Tech News
Top 7 In-Demand Certificate Programs at Southwest Tech to Jumpstart Your Career
In today’s job market, employers are searching for candidates with proven skills and certifications that demonstrate hands-on ability. At Southwest Tech, we’ve designed our programs to meet these industry demands directly. Whether you’re just starting out or looking...
Why Choose Southwest Tech? How Technical Education Transforms Careers
Choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. For many students, traditional universities don’t always provide the hands-on experience or career-ready skills needed in today’s workforce. That’s where Southwest Tech, also known as...
Southwest Technical College Awarded $10,000 Enbridge Safe Fueling Futures Grant
Cedar City, UT – November 4, 2025 — Southwest Technical College is proud to announce it has been awarded a $10,000 Safe Community Grant from Enbridge Gas through its Fueling Futures – Safe Community First Responder Grant program. The funding will support Southwest...
The Kaylee Dutton Legacy Scholarship Fund Launches to Support Underserved Students at Southwest Technical College
Cedar City, UT – September 2, 2025 —In loving memory of Kaylee Dutton, a passionate, driven, and community-minded young woman, her family has established the Kaylee Dutton Legacy Scholarship Fund to support underserved students pursuing hands-on technical education at...
Southwest Technical College Receives Major Contributions to Support Student Scholarships and Public Safety
Cedar City, UT – August 18, 2025 — Southwest Technical College is honored to announce two significant contributions that will strengthen its “Give a Little, Change a Life” scholarship fund and also advance the development of its new Public Safety training center (STAC...
Southwest Tech Launches $36 Million “Transforming Communities” Campaign to Revolutionize Education, Public Safety, and Workplace Development
January 29, 2025 - Cedar City, UT - Southwest Technical College (Southwest Tech) proudly announces the "Transforming Communities" capital campaign, a visionary $36 million initiative aimed at enriching Cedar City and the surrounding region. With a...
Southwest Technical College Honors Outstanding Students at their annual Student of the Year Awards
Cedar City, Utah – March 25, 2024 – Southwest Technical College (STECH) is proud to announce the winners of the Student of the Year Awards for 2024. This esteemed recognition celebrates the exceptional achievements of students across various disciplines, showcasing...
Inaugural Demo Day Showcases Local Small Businesses
The Cedar City Business & Innovation Center, SUU Entrepreneurship Center, and SUU Startup held their first joint Demo Day, where 30 local startups were given the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the community. Around 200 community members and...
Southwest Tech HOSA Students Win at State and International Competitions
Southwest Technical College (STECH) would like to congratulate the students that participated in this year's HOSA - Future Health Professionals State and International Leadership Conferences. This is the first year that STECH has participated on the state or...
Southwest Technical College Announces Scholarship Program with American Packaging Corporation
Southwest Technical College (STECH) is proud to announce a donation from American Packaging Corporation (APC) towards scholarships that will support students interested in careers in manufacturing through STECH’s Automation Technology Program.