Southwest Florida College, Bonita Springs Ribbon Cutting



Southwest Florida College, Bonita Springs Campus ribbon cutting ceremony held on Janurary 12, 2011.

Included from left to right are: Linda Petersen, Program Manager of Interior Design;
Dr. Barbara Calabro, Chief Academic Officer; Ben L. Nelson, Mayor of Bonita Springs;
Christina Ross, President of Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce; Patti Dennis, Campus Administrator;
and Dr. Stephen Calabro, President of Southwest Florida College.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with lifetime placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call toll free 888‐279-2342 or visit www.swfc.edu.

See what sets Southwest Florida College apart at the Bonita Springs Campus Grand Opening!

Bonita Springs, Fla. – If you have ever thought about training for a new career in Criminal Justice, Interior Design, Business or Information Technology, then we have just the event to get you started!

Join us on Saturday, February 26th from 11AM to 3PM as Southwest Florida College celebrates the grand opening of its newest campus in Bonita Springs.

Southwest Florida College is not your average career college and by attending the grand opening, you’ll see exactly why. As a “College that listens to employers,” Southwest Florida College’s advisory boards of over 200 local business leaders help advise us on what’s in demand in the career fields of the future. Come learn what’s in store for leading careers in 2011 and beyond!

You can try your hand at working a crime scene, lifting a fingerprint or collecting a simulated blood sample. Find out the latest trends in color and design for the New Year, learn about green design and how to stage a home for sale. There will be personal financial and career planning sessions as well as a home entertainment technology demonstration. And if that’s not enough, you can meet with program managers and instructors in the fields of business, computer technology, computer aided drafting and design and more!

Bring the whole family! There will be lots of food, refreshments and door prizes along with free Child ID and fingerprinting kits!

You won’t want to miss this event! Saturday, February 26th from 11AM to 3PM at the new Bonita Springs campus, 24311 Walden Center Drive in Bonita Springs. For more information call 1-888-526-7973 or email info@swfc.edu.

There’s never been a better time to experience your future and see where training from Southwest Florida College can take you!

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. Campuses are located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design at Southwest Florida College is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call toll free 888‐526‐7973 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Congratulations IT Students!

Congratulations to these Southwest Florida College, Information Technology students who have recently earned their certifications over the break!


Wendy Davis: A+, Net+, Security +

Frank Rhoades: A+, Net+

Wayne Langer: A+

Adam Oakley: A+, Net+

Terry Collins: A+

Jeff Norris: A+, Net+

Vincent Zinkys: A+, Net+, Security+

Rickie Zarb: Net+

Richard Harris: A+

Robert Rossi: A+

Eston Taylor: A+

Doug Little: A+, Net+

Larry Theil: Net+


Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with lifetime placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call toll free 888‐279-2342 or visit http://www.swfc.edu/.