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🍀🔬 Shamrocks & STEM at Southwestern Community College! 🔬🍀
This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re celebrating the magic of STEM — because let’s be honest… science is the real pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈✨

Did you know?

🧪 Chemistry gives us those bright green reactions.
🌈 Physics explains how rainbows form.
💻 Technology connects us across the globe (no leprechaun required!).
📊 Engineering & math help build the world around us — lucky us!

At Southwestern Community College, our STEM programs are helping students turn curiosity into careers every single day. Whether you're into biology, computer science, engineering, health sciences, or math — your future is looking GOLDEN. 🏆

🍀 Feeling lucky? Stop by and learn how you can get involved in STEM at SWCC!

TODAY IS THE DAY! Come see us!!!

🚐✨ The IowaWORKS Mobile Unit is coming to Red Oak (SWCC)!
Looking for a job, thinking about a career change, or need help with unemployment or re-employment services? We’ve got you covered — FOR FREE 🙌
📍 Southwestern Community College
🕙 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
📅 March 4th, April 1st, & May 6th, 2026
💼 Help with résumés
🔍 Job search & career exploration
🖨️ Laptops, printer, and staff on site to help you every step of the way
Stop by, ask questions, and take the next step toward your future — we can’t wait to see you there!

Another Job opportunity!! Holy moly! Apply fast!

SUMMER SEASONAL POSITIONS!
The City is now taking applications for summer seasonal employees.
Apply if you are interested in lawn mowing, w**d whipping, maintenance, and outdoor pool lifeguards and attendants.

On this snowy day, let's think about summer instead of winter.

Click here for the summer employment application. Turn in applications at City Hall or email to [email protected]

https://cms3.revize.com/revize/redoakia/SUMMER%20EMPLOYMENT%20APPLICATION%20version%202026.pdf?t=202602201718270&t=202602201718270

Starting wages range from $9.25 for pool attendants, lifeguards $11.25, mowers and maintenance $12.50. Extra compensation for returning employees.

🚐✨ The IowaWORKS Mobile Unit is coming to Red Oak (SWCC)!
Looking for a job, thinking about a career change, or need help with unemployment or re-employment services? We’ve got you covered — FOR FREE 🙌
📍 Southwestern Community College
🕙 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
📅 March 4th, April 1st, & May 6th, 2026
💼 Help with résumés
🔍 Job search & career exploration
🖨️ Laptops, printer, and staff on site to help you every step of the way
Stop by, ask questions, and take the next step toward your future — we can’t wait to see you there!

What you’ll get:
💰 A paycheck (the legal kind)
👯‍♀️ Coworkers who feel like a group chat come to life
📈 Growth opportunities
☕ Possibly too much coffee

No superpowers required… but if you have them, we won’t complain.

Tag someone who needs a new job 👀

Apply today before we hire your cousin instead.

Looking to start a career in healthcare? 🩺✨

Our Clinical Medical Assistant program prepares you to work confidently in medical offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. You’ll gain hands-on skills in:

✔️ Vital signs
✔️ Phlebotomy & specimen collection
✔️ 12-lead EKG
✔️ Preparing patients for exams & treatments
✔️ Collecting and documenting patient data

Students who complete this comprehensive program will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant national certification exam.

📅 Thursdays | April 9 – August 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Live via Zoom)
🧪 Plus 7 Saturday in-person lab days
💲 Cost: $2,799

This course qualifies for GAP tuition assistance for eligible participants!

🔗 Click the link below to learn more about GAP & PACE

GAP Tuition Assistance/PACE

🔗 Click the link below to apply

Southwestern Community College GAP Tuition Assistance & PACE Application

Take the next step toward a rewarding career in healthcare today! 💙

📣 Happy National Tortilla Chip Day! 🌮

Today we’re celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day — a crunchy, flavorful day to enjoy one of everyone’s favorite snacks! Whether you’re dipping with salsa, queso, guac, or piling them up for loaded nachos, today is all about the crunch! 🧀🌶️

Tell us: What’s your favorite way to enjoy tortilla chips? 😋👇

Get ready, Spartan Nation! 🎯🔥

We’re excited to announce that Brandon "Mark" Johnson and John Hewett from Southwestern Community College will be making a special appearance to talk all things Sports Shooting!

From competition insights and training tips to what makes SWCC’s program stand out, they’ll be covering it all. Whether you're a seasoned shooter, thinking about joining the sport, or just curious about the growing world of collegiate shooting sports, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.

📻 Tune in at 8:15 AM on KCSI-KOAK to catch the full discussion! THIS FRIDAY February 20th!

Come ready to learn more about the precision, discipline, and teamwork that define SWCC Sports Shooting — it’s going to be a great one! 💥🎯

For anyone needing help with any of these things!

🚐✨ The IowaWORKS Mobile Unit is coming to Red Oak (SWCC)!
Looking for a job, thinking about a career change, or need help with unemployment or re-employment services? We’ve got you covered — FOR FREE 🙌

📍 Southwestern Community College
🕙 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
📅 March 4th, April 1st, & May 6th, 2026
💼 Help with résumés
🔍 Job search & career exploration
🖨️ Laptops, printer, and staff on site to help you every step of the way
Stop by, ask questions, and take the next step toward your future — we can’t wait to see you there!

🚐 IowaWORKS Mobile Unit is coming to Red Oak (SWCC)!
Need help with employment services? IowaWORKS will be on-site at Southwestern Community College to help — in person and FREE!
📍 Where:
Southwestern Community College
2400 North 4th Street, Red Oak, IA 51566
🕙 Time: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
📅 Dates:
• March 4th, 2026
• April 1st, 2026
• May 6th, 2026
💼 We can help with:
✔️ Filing for unemployment
✔️ Re-employment services
✔️ Résumé help
✔️ Job search & career exploration
💻 Laptops and a printer will be available, with staff on hand to assist with IowaWORKS enrollment.
📞 Questions? 712-352-3480
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.iowaworks.gov
Stop by and take advantage of these free employment resources!