SouthWest Skill Center (SWSC)

"I went to the Gateway Massage Therapy Program. It was wonderful!! I enjoyed it so much. The instructors are incredible and the cost of the program makes it a no brainer. I'm so happy that I went through this program. You won't regret it."

"GateWay Community College is cost efficient. The Estrella community campus is clean and well maintained. Although the distance from my house was too far, the program was worth the drive."

"This journey through school has truly been life-changing, a transforming experience. I feel BLESSED + honored to have had the privilege to meet each one of your PRECIOUS SOULS!!! To learn from the best, to laugh out loud and to LOVE hard. You have each taught me many lessons that will carry on with me in this new chapter of life... Ms. Bauer❤️ Your kinda "Go with the Flow & Explore" attitude on life is a reflection not to take it too serious nor life for granted. Mr. Tappscot ❤️ Your acceptance, dedication & LOVE not just for your MT students, but to everyone you meet and your compassion/ passion for service is contagious. Mr Ybarra ❤️ Your wealth of anatomy, teaching structure/style ( YOUR WAY- ONLY WAY!!!) and attention to the details. GOD'S universe always has a way of returning what you/we send out. You all have been such a delight & spark of light and joy to be around. Thank you for your inspiration, kindness and LOVE. Thank you for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. You will truly be missed. FOREVER GRATE-FULL~"

"The Gateway Community College Massage Therapy program was absolutely amazing! When I was researching the many schools available, I took a tour with the instructor Mr. Tapscott, and could immediately feel how sincerely passionate he is about teaching, and how much he believes in this program. The price is very affordable, and I love that the school is not out to just make as much money as possible. It is more about providing an outstanding education. I have never met a group of instructors that cared so much about the success of their students. Mr. Tapscott, Ms. Bauer, and Mr. Ybarra were there for us every day to ensure that we understood all of the material and were able to put that information to use to become great massage therapists. They also encouraged all of the students to be themselves, think outside the box and tap into their own creativity to set them apart from other massage therapists. Mr. Tapscott created a forum that allowed everyone in the class to feel free to express themselves openly and honestly. Thanks to this program and the wonderful group that runs it, not only do I feel confident in my ability to be a great massage therapist, but I have also gained a family that I will cherish forever!"

"First of all the campus is beautiful. Very open space to walk around and friendly staff. I was mainly in the Arroyo Hall and wish there was a microwave there. But there was one in the building next to it, so it wasn’t a big deal. Each room had big TVs to help teachers with their presentations. I can only see technology improving in the future as it embraces it. I came when it was new as a massage therapy student, so I am not sure what could be improved since everything was new."