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Explore your future at Southwest Tech. Career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for success in college, careers, and beyond.

We serve high school students from: Serving: Arlington, Bennington, Dorset, Glastenbury, Manchester, No. Bennington, Pownal, Readsboro, Sandgate, Searsburg, Shaftsbury, Sunderland, Twin Valley, and Woodford. We currently offer 20 technical programs and related classes that occupy our state of the art facility by day. In the afternoons, evenings and online, a wide variety of adult education offerings are also available. Adults are welcome to apply for daytime technical programs. A Vermont resident adult without a high school diploma is a secondary student and is eligible for tuition to be paid by their school district. Adults with high school diplomas will be charged a tuition. Financial aid may be available. Contact the Adult Education Office at 447-3596.

10/22/2026

Forestry: Learning by Doing!

Southwest Tech Forestry & Heavy Equipment students are putting their skills to work while making a difference at the Vermont Veterans’ Home!

Students have been working on a variety of projects to help make the grounds safer and more enjoyable for residents. Their work includes removing hazardous trees, clearing trees that fell during storms, and assisting with the development of a new garden.

It’s a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience while giving back to an important part of our community.

Real-world learning with a meaningful impact!

10/20/2026

Reminder: Half-Day Schedule at Southwest Tech

Southwest Tech will operate on a half-day schedule on Wednesday, October 21, for Program Advisory Committee meetings.

Half-Day Schedule:

* AM Programs: 7:50–8:35 a.m.
* Pre-Tech Classes: 8:40–9:25 a.m.
* PM Programs: 9:30–11:05 a.m.

10/16/2026

Student-built sheds are available for purchase!

Built by students at Southwest Tech, these sheds are a great example of hands-on learning in action.

Three sizes are available, starting at $2,000. See the flyer for pricing and details.

Interested? Call 802-447-0220 for more information.

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10/08/2026

A little shaving cream, a lot of learning! 🥼🧤
Our Medical Professions students practiced proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) doffing procedures using shaving cream to simulate contamination. This hands-on activity helps students learn how to safely remove protective equipment without spreading contaminants.

09/30/2026

Get trained for a new career in healthcare! 🩸

Our Phlebotomy course starts October 27 with hands-on training to help you build skills for the workforce.

📅 Oct. 27–Dec. 17 ⏰ Tues.–Thurs. | 4–8 PM 💲 Tuition: $1,999

Apply now! Details at swtech.org

CareerTraining

09/24/2026

Congratulations to our Summer CDL students on completing their Class B licensure! 🚛🎉

A lot of hard work went into reaching this milestone, and we’re proud of all they accomplished!

WorkforceDevelopment

09/15/2026

We kicked off the school year with our first school-wide Beginning of the Year Celebration!

Students gathered for morning and afternoon assemblies to celebrate the year ahead. We’ll continue these gatherings quarterly to recognize student achievements, milestones, and successes throughout the year.

Every student received a Southwest Tech water bottle and will have the opportunity to earn stickers throughout the year as they reach milestones and accomplishments.

Students also enjoyed c***r donuts from Propagation Peace and popsicles from the Bennington Police Department’s Copsicle. We’re especially grateful to BPD for continuing to show up for our students and being such a dependable community partner to Southwest Tech.

A great way to start the year!

09/12/2026

Fall Open House is coming up at Southwest Tech!

Join us Tuesday, September 15th for our Fall Open House. Families will have the opportunity to visit programs, meet instructors, and get a look at what students are learning and working on this year.

We look forward to welcoming our Southwest Tech families!

🍂 Refreshments will be available throughout the evening.

09/11/2026

Today was a meaningful day of remembrance as our community came together to honor the 25th anniversary of September 11.

Some of our students attended the memorial ceremony at the Vermont Veterans’ Home, while students and staff at Southwest Tech had the opportunity to watch the Black Hawk helicopter arrive and take off as part of the morning’s events.

Following the ceremony, our Culinary Arts students joined volunteers from the Bennington Elks Lodge to help serve the community reception.

We are grateful to the Vermont Veterans’ Home, the Town of Bennington, our local veterans and first responders, the Bennington Elks Lodge, and all of the participating organizations who helped make today such a meaningful tribute.

A special day of remembrance, service, and community — and one we were proud to be a part of.

09/10/2026

Community Heads Up for Friday, September 11

As part of the 25th Anniversary September 11 Memorial Ceremony at the Vermont Veterans’ Home tomorrow morning, there will be increased emergency and military vehicle activity in the area, including a Black Hawk helicopter and a 21-gun salute.

These are all planned parts of the memorial ceremony, so please don’t be alarmed by the increased activity or loud noises near our campus.

The ceremony is expected to take place from approximately 8:25–9:35 a.m

Address

321 Park Street
Bennington, VT
05201

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 9pm
Tuesday	7am - 9pm
Wednesday	7am - 9pm
Thursday	7am - 9pm
Friday	7am - 3pm

Telephone

+18024470220

Website

http://www.swtech.org/

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