Schedule, Meals & Location

A morning shuttle will depart the South Point Hotel for Southwest CTA at 7:00 a.m., 7:15 a.m., and 7:30 a.m.

• Monday, July 27, 2026 from  8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from  8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The afternoon shuttle will depart Southwest CTA for the South Point Hotel at 4:05 p.m. 

An optional (continental) breakfast will be served daily beginning at 7:15 a.m. in the Southwest CTA cafeteria. 

Lunch will be served daily on a staggered schedule.

Southwest Career and Technical Academy (SWCTA)

Southwest Career and Technical Academy (SWCTA) is a comprehensive magnet high school in Las Vegas, Nevada which opened in August 2009 as a public high school in the Clark County School District.  The school offers eleven distinct program areas of study and has 1,400 students enrolled. Students select their program of choice when applying for admission. Students will follow a four-year sequence of courses as specified for their program area. Students can choose coursework in one of two academies: the Professional Service Academy and the Design Academy. Within the Professional Service Academy, students can choose to study in one of the six following programs: Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Hospitality, Nursing Assistant, and Respiratory Therapy. Within the Design Academy, students can choose to study in one of the five following programs: Engineering, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Video Game Technology, and Web Design and Development. Honors and/or Advanced Placement classes will be offered at Southwest Career and Technical Academy to prepare students to transition to post-secondary institutions. Rigorous coursework, hands-on projects, job-shadowing, and internships will give students first-hand experience in their selected program areas. In addition, students will have the opportunity to earn college credits through the 2+2 Tech Prep program and Advanced Placement Courses.  The school has a great atmosphere, facility, and staff who care about their students.