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Southwest Technical College · Cedar City, UT
Transform Your Potential. Transform the World.
Our goal at Southwest Technical College (Southwest Tech) is to help you gain the technical skills required for success in today’s dynamic workforce. We develop programs with ongoing involvement from our business and industry partners and quickly adapt as the workplace and business environment change.
Who We Serve
Come be part of the Southwest Tech family.
The education and experience you gain will lead to both personal and professional growth — whether you're starting your career, still in high school, or pursuing a new skill.
Adult Students
We have multiple accredited college programs for adult students to help them gain the skills to start or advance in their careers.
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High school students can take college courses that also count toward high school CTE credit.
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We also offer community and employer training classes for occupational training purposes.
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College Certificates
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Health Sciences
Practical Nursing
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Health Sciences
Medical Assistant
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Health Sciences
Medical Office Receptionist
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Health Sciences
Pharmacy Technician
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Health Sciences
Phlebotomy
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Nursing Assistant
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Health Sciences
Surgical Technology
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First Responders
Emergency Medical Technician
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First Responders
Advanced EMT
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First Responders
Paramedic
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First Responders
Firefighter
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Computer Technology
Information Technology
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Skilled Trades
Welding Technology
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Skilled Trades
Automation Technology
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Skilled Trades
Electrical Apprenticeship
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Skilled Trades
Plumbing Apprenticeship
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Transportation
Automotive Technology
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Transportation
CDL Class A
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Service Professions
Culinary Arts
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Service Professions
Master Esthetician
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Why Southwest Tech
How Technical Education Transforms Careers
Traditional universities don’t always provide the hands-on experience or career-ready skills needed in today’s workforce. That’s where Southwest Tech comes in.
Competency-Based
Programs are competency-based, providing individualized instruction. You progress by demonstrating mastery — not by sitting through lectures.
Industry-Aligned
We develop programs with ongoing involvement from our business and industry partners and quickly adapt as the workplace changes.
Hands-On Training
Proven skills and certifications that demonstrate hands-on ability — that’s what today’s employers are searching for.
Accredited
Accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, with multiple nationally recognized program credentials.
Supportive Community
Staff and faculty are knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely care about your success from your first day to graduation.
Flexible Pathways
Adult certificates, high school CTE credit, apprenticeships, and community courses — a pathway that fits where you are right now.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Affordable career training, within reach.
Scholarships, financial aid, and payment options are available to help you fund your education. Talk with an advisor to build a plan that works for you.
Southwest Tech has been a game-changer. The staff and faculty are knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely care about your success. If you're looking for a place to learn and launch your career, I highly recommend Southwest Tech.
Vibalia Raj
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STECH Thursdays — Visit & Explore Campus
Tour the campus, meet instructors, and learn what it takes to get started. Open to prospective students and their families.
Learn Something New
Culinary and cooking skills, first aid and safety, computers, and special interest courses — open to the community.
Partner With Us
Professional and workforce development, leadership and management courses, Custom Fit training, and the STECH Training Advancement Center (STAC).