Southwest Tech

06/16/2026

As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, we're reflecting on the many accomplishments of our Southwest Tech students and graduates. We couldn't be prouder of all they have achieved.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish you the very best in the future and look forward to seeing familiar faces return and welcoming new students to Southwest Tech this fall.

A heartfelt thank you to the families, organizations, businesses, and community members whose generosity helps our students take the next step toward their futures. Your support makes a lasting difference.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

BENNINGTON — Southwest Tech celebrated student achievement and awarded more than $27,000 in scholarships during its Annual Awards Ceremony on June 2 at the Monument Arts & Cultural Center. The

06/13/2026

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Southwest Tech's Massage Therapy program is filling fast, and only a limited number of seats remain for the class starting in August 2026.
Whether you're looking to start a new career or expand your skills in the wellness field, now is the time to take the next step.
Learn more and apply today:
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📞 802-445-4940

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Community projects don't happen without community partners.

We're proud that Southwest Tech students and instructors helped design and cast the precast wall panels for the new Bennington Skatepark restroom and storage building alongside the team at Dailey Precast LLC, A Peckham Family Company.

This project has been a true team effort, with local businesses donating materials, equipment, transportation, labor, and expertise to bring it to life. Opportunities like this give students valuable hands-on experience while making a lasting impact right here in our community.

Thank you to Dailey Precast and everyone who played a role in making this project possible. We can't wait to see the finished building take shape.

05/29/2026

Big news for Southwest Tech Forestry & Heavy Equipment! 🌲🪵🚛

Two of the three Vermont scholarships available through the new Mechanized Logging Operations & Forest Trucking (MLOFT) program were awarded to Southwest Tech students!

Each scholarship provides $10,000 to help support students pursuing advanced training in the logging and forest trucking industry through a hands-on 20-week program at Kennebec Valley Community College in Maine.

We’re proud to see Southwest Tech students recognized through such a competitive opportunity and excited to see where their skills and hard work take them next. Congratulations! 👏 .me

05/26/2026

We’re proud to see Southwest Tech Graphic Arts student Ruby Schlatter helping support Bennington’s 250th Anniversary celebrations through her brochure design work in partnership with the Bennington Regional 250th Anniversary Committee.

Projects like this provide students with valuable real-world experience while contributing to meaningful community initiatives across our region. Opportunities like these allow students to apply their creativity and technical skills beyond the classroom while making an impact in the community.

A fresh wave of creative energy is helping power Bennington’s 250th anniversary celebrations, thanks to the work of Southwest Tech Graphic Arts student Ruby Schlatter, whose newly designed brochure is

05/22/2026

Southwest Tech Building Trades students continue to work alongside Bennington County Habitat for Humanity and ReStore as part of an ongoing partnership focused on affordable housing in our community. 🛠️🏡

Through the project, students gain valuable real-world construction experience while helping build homes that will make a lasting impact for local families.

MANCHESTER — Construction students from Southwest Vermont Regional Technical School District (Southwest Tech), a technical career and life skills program serving high school students in Southwestern Vermont as well as

05/21/2026

Southwest Tech is always looking for ways to improve the experience we provide for students.

If you completed a program at Southwest Tech, we would appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete our feedback survey. The information collected helps support our planning process and federal Perkins grant application.

This survey also applies to alumni who attended Southwest Tech under our former name, the Career Development Center (CDC).

Thank you for your continued support of Southwest Tech!

Survey Link:

In an effort to constantly improve the educational experience at Southwest Tech we would love to get some feedback from students that have completed our programming! Data collected from this survey will be shared with our Regional Advisory Board and the Vermont Agency of Education as part of our fed...

05/18/2026

Southwest Tech Graphic Arts students are helping bring Bennington’s history to life. 🇺🇸🎨

Working alongside the Bennington Regional 250th Anniversary Committee, Better Bennington Corporation, GVH Studios, and the Town of Bennington, students researched and designed 52 original banners that will be displayed throughout downtown Bennington as part of the America 250 celebrations.

We’re proud to see our students’ creativity and talent become part of the community’s story while helping celebrate the history of Bennington and Vermont.

BENNINGTON — For the second year, 52 banners honoring 250th anniversaries are being displayed in downtown.

05/06/2026