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SWIFTT
Southwest Iowa
Free Technical Training
FULLY FUNDED BY
259+
PEOPLE TRAINED
YEARS OF IMPACT
5
A tech career shouldn't depend on your zip code or your bank account. SWIFTT makes sure it doesn't.
SWIFTT is an accelerated technology training program built to address the shortage of qualified tech workers in the Midwest. Courses are taught both in-person at Southwest Iowa community locations and virtually, so wherever you are, there's a path in.
Fully funded by the Charles E. Lakin Foundation and delivered by ATX instructors, SWIFTT offers free, accelerated tech training for Southwest Iowa residents. Zero tuition, zero cost.
SWIFTT offers a structured learning pathway from foundational skills to specialization
Specialization courses require completion of a Foundations course or 3+ months of hands-on experience.
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Basic computing, hardware, and networks. The entry point for anyone new to tech - builds the knowledge you need to grow.
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HTML, CSS, JavaScript, design fundamentals, wireframing, and a final live, published website. The core SWIFTT track.
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Advanced Python, SQL, and PANDAS. For those ready to move deeper into data management and science.
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Full-stack JavaScript, single-page applications, Node.js, and JSON. Students finish with a fully functional client-server application.
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Programming concepts, data analysis fundamentals, and best practices. Ideal for those interested in data science.
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Advanced web development for students ready to go beyond the fundamentals.
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Advanced web development using Microsoft's technology stack.
In-person
at Southwest Iowa partner locations, including Council Bluffs
Virtual
options available for most courses
Evening classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Multiple cohorts per year
New sessions run through spring, summer, and fall
Class sizes are capped at 15 students per instructor, ensuring personalized attention.
SWIFTT is open to Southwest Iowa residents, specifically:
Young adults ages 16–24 (high school seniors eligible with a waiver)
Adults 18 and older
Workers looking to start or transition into a tech career
No prior experience required, just basic computer literacy and a willingness to show up.
After Graduation
SWIFTT connects students with employers and provides:
Job leads and career fair invitations
Resume and LinkedIn profile feedback
Mock interview practice
Placement is not guaranteed, but the AIM team is in your corner.
SWIFTT is Free.
Every course.
No tuition, no fees.
Laptop loan program available for students who demonstrate financial need.
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