Southwest Technical College has launched a new campaign focusing on public safety training, workforce development and scholarships for the Iron County community.
This campaign includes the development of a new state of the art public safety facility. The programs cater to first responders, such as emergency medical technicians, paramedics and firefighters.
Southwest Tech’s new initiatives will provide hands-on training, through simulation labs, a fire tower and emergency response training areas. They work to ensure that Cedar City and the surrounding areas improve public safety and preparedness.
As Chair of the Foundation Board, Bruce Hughes is heavily involved at Southwest Tech. The Hughes family donated $1.8 million to kickstart this campaign. This allows Southwest Tech to support their students through scholarship endowments and faculty development.
“This is not only an investment in Southwest Tech’s future but in the safety and prosperity of the entire region,” shared Brennan Wood, Southwest Tech’s president.
This will allow Southern Utah University students to earn certifications at Southwest Tech to prepare them for future employment in the fields of nursing, criminal justice and public administration.
This new implementation will address the community’s shortages in public safety personnel. Over 746 public safety students have graduated from Southwest Tech, many of whom stayed in Utah. This number is likely to increase due to the financial aid expansion.
Southwest Tech is open to donations and support for this initiative, more community involvement and business partnerships. For more information go to www.stech.edu.
Author: Alaina Herrera
Photos courtesy of Southwest Tech
Editor: Anna Mower
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