Melody's Southwest Consortium

08/15/2025

The FD-258 is the standard Applicant Fingerprint Form used to submit fingerprints to the FBI for uses such as criminal history checks. This card can be required for pre-employment background checks, immigration, concealed carry permits, and professional licensures, in addition to serving as a common method for obtaining a national criminal background check in compliance with state and federal regulations.

PrintScan locations provides robust fingerprint card collection services. However, please note that on-site card printing capabilities vary by location.

Find a location near you today: https://printscan.com/

08/15/2025

⚡A fingerprinting appointment is often completed in 10 minutes or less.

Booking a fingerprint appointment is just as quick and easy online here: https://hubs.li/Q039PY7D0

Uncertain about which appointment type to choose? We suggest reaching out to the person or organization that requested your fingerprints to make sure you book the right one. If you have any more questions about scheduling your fingerprinting appointment, please reach out to us through our website.

08/15/2025

Need fingerprints!! Use the link below and code appropriately for testing…

https://printscan.com/Services/Level-2-Background-Check PrintScan - Level 2 Background Check

PrintScan offers level 2 background checks.

08/15/2025

Should drug testing become a standard practice in high schools? 🧐

As schools aim to promote safety, accountability, and a drug-free environment, the conversation around student drug testing grows. But with these efforts come questions about privacy, trust, and the long-term effects on students.

What are the benefits? Could it create a safer school environment? What about the potential downsides, like impacting trust between students and faculty?

It’s a complex issue with valid arguments on both sides. Understanding the facts is the first step to making an informed decision.

Dive deeper into the pros, cons, and implications of high school drug testing here: https://www.health-street.net/blog-drug-testing/should-high-school-students-be-drug-tested/

08/15/2025

Elementary school kids are eager to learn—make every moment count.
✅ Explain good vs. bad drugs
✅ Praise good decisions
✅ Use real-life examples
✅ Repeat your message


Start the conversation todayhttps://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/ElementarySchool.pdf

08/15/2025

🎒🍎 Back to School Alert 🍬🌿
Colorful Branding Makes Cannabis Edibles 'Appealing' to Teens, Study Finds

An article by Get Smart About Drugs about bright colors, fruity flavors, and labels like "vegan" or "locally made" might seem harmless, but on cannabis edibles, they can make these products look like everyday snacks to teens.

A Washington State University–led study reveals just how easily packaging can blur the line between candy and cannabis, putting youth at risk of accidental exposure.

📖 Read the full article here:

https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/news-statistics/2025/06/26/colorful-branding-makes-cannabis-edibles-appealing-teens-study-finds?Utm_campaign=20250627&Utm_content=

08/15/2025

Back to School = Back to Awareness

Past Podcast Spotlight: Update on Drugs: A Parent's Perspective

Tall Cop, Officer Jermaine Galloway, sits down with parents to share:

✅ How to spot possible drug use symptoms at home
✅ How to start real, effective conversations with your kids
✅ What’s happening in schools right now and what you need to know

🎧 Whether your child is in elementary or high school, these insights can help you stay one step ahead.

📌 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Le2WEfq8bmrybhRATFpKG?si=xJ7-DlkZQMmhUqC-YCIHlw

07/18/2025

Careers with Southwest Consortium Join Our Friendly and Professional Team!We are always looking for motivated, passionate individuals to join our dedicated team. While experience is always a plus, we consider any individual who is friendly, professional, and driven. If you are interested in being a....

07/14/2025

Calling all retired Educators (Teachers, Administrators, and Coaches) for a part-time opportunity as a mobile specimen collection technician with a drug testing company in San Angelo.
This role offers flexible daytime hours, Monday through Thursday, with up to 30 hours per week.
A company vehicle will be provided for company travel, and compensation during the training period will be $14.00 per hour.
To apply, please visit
http://swconsortium.com/careers/.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Discretion and confidentiality are paramount in this role.
Requirements include a valid driver's license, pre-employment and random drug screens, and a pre-employment background check with no felony convictions.
Physical demands of the job include standing, bending, reaching, and lifting as needed.

Careers with Southwest Consortium Join Our Friendly and Professional Team!We are always looking for motivated, passionate individuals to join our dedicated team. While experience is always a plus, we consider any individual who is friendly, professional, and driven. If you are interested in being a....