Upcoming Events
Security Officer Graduation
Saturday, July 27th - As the SWTC Rural Training Center's graduating class prepares for the next chapter of their lives as security officers, please join us to celebrate the accomplishment these men and women have achieved.
Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, July 27, 2024
2:00-3:00pm
Smithville Recreation Center (106 Royston St., Smithville, Texas 78957)
CDL Graduation
As the SWTC Rural Training Center's graduating class prepares for the next chapter of their lives on the open road, please join us to celebrate the accomplishment these men and women have achieved over the past 5 weeks.
July 4th - CLOSED
The SWTC will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.
CLOSED - Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 19th - The Smithville Workforce Training Center is CLOSED today in observance of Juneteenth - Freedom Day!
Firefighter Training Registration Deadline
Firefighter Training Registration is now open and registration will close on June 1, 2024
Deadline to register is June 10th and training will be held at Texas Public Safety Training Academy. (Course is between 8 t0 10 weeks.)
At the conclusion of the course students will gain a certification in Emergency Medical Responder & Structure Fire.
Register today for the upcoming course by contacting us at Ronnie.Holt@SmithvilleWorkforce.com.
EMT Graduation
Wednesday, June 5th - As the SWTC Rural Training Center's graduating class prepares for the next chapter of their lives as EMTs, please join us to celebrate the accomplishment these men and women have achieved.
Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, June 5, 2024
6:00-7:00pm
Texas Public Safety Training Academy (298 Industrial Boulevard, Bastrop, TX, 78602
Security Officer Graduation
Tuesday, June 4th - As the SWTC Rural Training Center's graduating class prepares for the next chapter of their lives as security officers, please join us to celebrate the accomplishment these men and women have achieved.
Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
6:00-7:00pm
Smithville Recreation Center (106 Royston St., Smithville, Texas 78957)
Memorial Day - Closed
The Smithville Workforce Training Center will be CLOSED in Observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024.
CDL Graduation
As the SWTC Rural Training Center's graduating class prepares for the next chapter of their lives on the open road, please join us to celebrate the accomplishment these men and women have achieved over the past 5 weeks.
Welding Class Registration
Welding Class Registration is now open and registration will close on May 15th, 2024
We anticipate a June start date for the welding class and the class will be held in Smithville, TX
This comprehensive entry-level welding course will allow students to learn remedial basic welding skills with an intermediate knowledge base and skill set upon completion. Students will be learning the following skills throughout the duration of the class:
-Introduction to safety, equipment, and tools
-Cutting, Grinding, and Preparation
-Layout
-Bending, straightening, twisting, including hossfeld bender
-Stick Welding
-Oxy fuel cutting and welding
-Mig, Tig, and Flux-Cored Welding Exposure
-OSHA 10 Certification
-OSHA-Compliant Welding and Cutting Course
-NCCER Core Certification
Register today for the upcoming course by contacting us at SmithvilleWorkforce@gmail.com.
Lifelong Learning Forum: “Build the Bridge” Campaign
Smithville Workforce Training Center Lifelong Learning Forums
The forums will be held at the Smithville Housing Authority Conference Room located at 100 Ken Blaschke Dr., Smithville, Texas 78957.
We know many families are struggling right now and the SWTC wants to offer support - not just financially but through education and training.
This series of classes is being offered to the entire community. The last of the series is to discuss how we might build the bridge (either pedestrian and/or vehicular) from the Sunnyside to the Northside.
We will present 6 forums as outlined in the flyer. Please join us and if you have any ideas for future forums, please let me know.
Schedule of Lifelong Learning Forums
May 7: “Build the Bridge” Campaign
Accounting/Bookkeeping Class Registration Deadline
Accounting/Bookkeeping Registration is now open Registration Deadline is May 3rd
There are 2 options: Students can take the course in person at the ACC Highland Campus or Online as part of the Distant Learning Program*.
The distant learning program is entirely online. Students will be required to be online via computer (desktop or laptop) during the duration of the scheduled class times (**Tablets will not work for this class**) the SWTC can assist with computer needs upon request.
Upon completion of the class students can sit for the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB) Exam as well as the QuickBooks Certification.
Register today for the upcoming course by contacting us at SmithvilleWorkforce@gmail.com.
CDL Graduation
As the SWTC Rural Training Center's graduating class prepares for the next chapter of their lives on the open road, please join us to celebrate the accomplishment these men and women have achieved over the past 5 weeks.
Lifelong Learning Forum: Affordable Housing Options
Smithville Workforce Training Center Lifelong Learning Forums
The forums will be held at the Smithville Housing Authority Conference Room located at 100 Ken Blaschke Dr., Smithville, Texas 78957.
We know many families are struggling right now and the SWTC wants to offer support - not just financially but through education and training.
This series of classes is being offered to the entire community. The last of the series is to discuss how we might build the bridge (either pedestrian and/or vehicular) from the Sunnyside to the Northside.
We will present 6 forums as outlined in the flyer. Please join us and if you have any ideas for future forums, please let me know.
Schedule of Lifelong Learning Forums
April 23: Affordable Housing Options
May 7: “Build the Bridge” Campaign
CDL Graduation
As the SWTC Rural Training Center's graduating class prepares for the next chapter of their lives on the open road, please join us to celebrate the accomplishment these men and women have achieved over the past 5 weeks.
Lifelong Learning Forum: Transportation “Getting Around”
Smithville Workforce Training Center Lifelong Learning Forums
The forums will be held at the Smithville Housing Authority Conference Room located at 100 Ken Blaschke Dr., Smithville, Texas 78957.
We know many families are struggling right now and the SWTC wants to offer support - not just financially but through education and training.
This series of classes is being offered to the entire community. The last of the series is to discuss how we might build the bridge (either pedestrian and/or vehicular) from the Sunnyside to the Northside.
We will present 6 forums as outlined in the flyer. Please join us and if you have any ideas for future forums, please let me know.
Schedule of Lifelong Learning Forums
April 9: Transportation “Getting Around”
April 23: Affordable Housing Options
May 7: “Build the Bridge” Campaign
Health on Wheels (Day 2)
Saturday, April 6th - 9a-6pm Health on Wheels in Schulenburg, Texas
More details coming soon…
Health on Wheels (Day 1)
Friday, April 5th - 11a-7pm Health on Wheels in Schulenburg, Texas
More details coming soon…
Lifelong Learning Forum: Training Opportunities w/ SWTC
Smithville Workforce Training Center Lifelong Learning Forums
The forums will be held at the Smithville Housing Authority Conference Room located at 100 Ken Blaschke Dr., Smithville, Texas 78957.
We know many families are struggling right now and the SWTC wants to offer support - not just financially but through education and training.
This series of classes is being offered to the entire community. The last of the series is to discuss how we might build the bridge (either pedestrian and/or vehicular) from the Sunnyside to the Northside.
We will present 6 forums as outlined in the flyer. Please join us and if you have any ideas for future forums, please let me know.
Schedule of Lifelong Learning Forums
March 26: Training Opportunities w/ SWTC
April 9: Transportation “Getting Around”
April 23: Affordable Housing Options
May 7: “Build the Bridge” Campaign
CDL Graduation
As the SWTC Rural Training Center's graduating class prepares for the next chapter of their lives on the open road, please join us to celebrate the accomplishment these men and women have achieved over the past 5 weeks.
Lifelong Learning Forum: Home Weatherization Tips
Smithville Workforce Training Center Lifelong Learning Forums
The forums will be held at the Smithville Housing Authority Conference Room located at 100 Ken Blaschke Dr., Smithville, Texas 78957.
We know many families are struggling right now and the SWTC wants to offer support - not just financially but through education and training.
This series of classes is being offered to the entire community. The last of the series is to discuss how we might build the bridge (either pedestrian and/or vehicular) from the Sunnyside to the Northside.
We will present 6 forums as outlined in the flyer. Please join us and if you have any ideas for future forums, please let me know.
Schedule of Lifelong Learning Forums
March 12: Home Weatherization Tips
March 26: Training Opportunities w/ SWTC
April 9: Transportation “Getting Around”
April 23: Affordable Housing Options
May 7: “Build the Bridge” Campaign
Lifelong Learning Day
Join us for the Lifelong Learning Day at MLK Park – Introduction to Safety, Basic Tools and their Use, Lunch and Learn, Families and Children ages 4 and older.
Home Grant/Loan Programs Panel Discussion
You are invited to attend the Home Grant/Loan Programs Panel Discussion today, Monday, March 4, 2024, at 5:00pm, in the Smithville City Council Chambers. (317 Main Street)
Please join us if you:
~ Own your home
~ Rent you home
~ Are a landlord
~ Want to know about weatherization programs
~ Want to know about housing repair assistance
~ Want to know about the HOME grant
Please join us and help to spread the word.
These programs are for households with eligible income levels – up to 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines ($30,120 for a single person living in the home up to $105,440 for a family of eight).
This meeting will be recorded and you will be able to watch from the City of Smithville YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cityofsmithvilletexas9460
For more information contact Jose Rivera at 512-2373282 ext 2110
Lifelong Learning Forum: Budget & Finance
Smithville Workforce Training Center Lifelong Learning Forums
The forums will be held at the Smithville Housing Authority Conference Room located at 100 Ken Blaschke Dr., Smithville, Texas 78957.
We know many families are struggling right now and the SWTC wants to offer support - not just financially but through education and training.
This series of classes is being offered to the entire community. The last of the series is to discuss how we might build the bridge (either pedestrian and/or vehicular) from the Sunnyside to the Northside.
We will present 6 forums as outlined in the flyer. Please join us and if you have any ideas for future forums, please let me know.
Schedule of Lifelong Learning Forums
February 27: Budget & Finance
March 12: Home Weatherization Tips
March 26: Training Opportunities w/ SWTC
April 9: Transportation “Getting Around”
April 23: Affordable Housing Options
May 7: “Build the Bridge” Campaign
Public Hearing
Texas Department of Agriculture for construction of an
Innovation Center Project. A public hearing has been called for 5:05 p.m. on 6 Feb 2024 at City
Hall, 317 Main St, Smithville, TX 78957
FREE Educational Presentation in LaGrange, TX
Join us on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in LaGrange TX., for a presentation on how YOU can start your FREE education and career advancement opportunities.
The presentation will be at the LaGrange Recreational Center, located at 653 Pearl St., LaGrange, TX., and will begin at 6:00pm.
Questions? Contact Ramon Rivera via text at (254) 466-0711 or via email at rivera@ruralcapital.net (Se Habla Espanol)
