Congratulations to these Information Technology Students at SWFC!

Congratulations to David Schmidt who passed the A+ Essentials and Larry Theil who passed the Net + Certification Exams!

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. 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.

Information Technology Students earn their Certifications

Congratulations to these Information Technology students that have received their Certifications after taking classes at SWFC:

Frank Rhoades: A+ Practical Applications and A+ Essentials
Wendy Davis: Network +, Security +
Douglas Little: A+ Practical Applications and A+ Essentials and Network +
Jeffrey Norris: A+ Practical Applications and A+ Essentials and Network +
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. 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.

MOVIE NIGHT AT SWFC!!! THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST, 6-9 PM

Hello Students! This is Mr. Maestre, your Director of Education, inviting you and your family and friends to come to main campus and enjoy a free night at the movies!
The best part about this event is that you can make a difference for the ACT Shelter of Lee County and Barbara's Kids at Lee Memorial Hospital! Didn't get a ticket yet? It's O.K., you can get your tickets at the door! Just bring a donation off the list for each ticket you need and enjoy the movie! I hope to see all current and new SWFC students and faculty at Movie Night!

HERE IS HOW “MOVIE NIGHT” WORKS:
1. Mark the date – Thursday March 31st from 6-9 pm.
2. Gather a few items from your home to share with those less fortunate (see the list).
3. Bring some spare change for popcorn and sodas.
4. Pick the movie you would like to see.
5. Go to the LRC and ask for your tickets.
6. Pack up the boyfriend, girlfriend, BFF, children, wife, husband or anyone else that needs a cheap night out.
7. Be at the college on time and enjoy a relaxing evening without the books.
8. ENJOY THE “BROWNIE POINTS” YOU HAVE EARNED FROM THE LOVED ONES FOR A FUN EVENING!
TO MAKE THE EVENING EVEN MORE INTERESTING THERE WILL BE A CONTEST WITH PRIZES FOR THE BEST COSTUMES FROM EACH OF THE MOVIES!!!!

Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc.
The following donations would be greatly appreciated by the women and children being housed in the shelters:

Pillows*
Pillow Cases
Hand Towels
Twin Sheets
Shampoo (regular size)
Conditioner (regular size)
Toothbrushes
$10 gift cards (Wal-mart, etc.)

Toothpaste (regular size)
Ethnic Hair Care Products
Canned Goods (beans, vegetables, fruits)
Diapers (size 4,5,6)*
Children’s snacks
Children’s juices
Meats
Bus Passes



*There is an urgent need for these items













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.

Congratulations Education Club Officers!

Southwest Florida College Education Club Officers reached their goal to put a pencil in every child’s hand at two local Title 1 elementary schools!

Southwest Florida College Education Club Officers will be making a donation of pencils in time for use with the FCAT to Patriot Elementary and Colonial Elementary on Friday, April 1. The Education Club had a goal to sell enough candy bars in order to profit enough funds to purchase pencils for at least two local Title 1 schools. The members of the Southwest Florida Education Club who are responsible for the donations are: Stacy Hernandez, Donna Lauricella, Jennifer Lee, Kalina Arter, and Debbie Trembley.

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. 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.

It's OFFICIAL!!! SWFC Bachelor of Education Programs are State Approved!

Have you ever been interested in being part of a career that focuses on making a positive change in the future? Are you a life-long learner? Now is the time for you to take that challenge and enroll in the Bachelors of Elementary (K-6) with ESOL endorsement program or the Bachelors of Early Childhood Education (Ages 3-Grade 3)with ESOL endorsement at SWFC! Our programs are now State of Florida approved by the Florida Bureau of Educator Recruitment. Just click on the link below for more information and make sure to come by and see Ms. Wahoff at the Fort Myers campus for more information regarding these rewarding programs being offered.

http://www.fldoe.org/profdev/approval.asp

Current Education students, tell us how much your are enjoying your experiences! I would really love to hear from you all!

Sincerely,
Mr. Manny Maestre






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.

I.T. Students.....Ms. Cohen (Program Manager for Information Technology) would love to hear your opinion regarding a new and exciting software...

Have you looked into the new Adobe Wallaby Beta Software? This exciting new software turns Flash into HTML5. What do SWFC I.T. students think about it? Let us hear from you!




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.

Young Professionals Host: "How to Get What You Want & Look Good Doing It"

The Young Professionals (YP) of the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will host the “How to Get What You Want & Look Good Doing It” seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 30 at Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. Topics include: how to ask for a raise, career selection, goal setting, transitioning, job seeking, career development and professional etiquette. This event is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for YP members and $10 for nonmembers.

To make reservations or for more information, visit:

http://www.bonitaspringschamber.com/

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. 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/.