Noreen McGirr, Higher Level Apprenticeship and Business Process Manager at South West College, commented on the success of the partnership:
“SWC, in conjunction with JMG Systems, won the Small to Medium Enterprise category at the 2025 NI Apprenticeship Awards, showcasing the immense value of our HLA programmes. These pathways combine academic learning with real-world experience, giving students the skills, confidence, and industry connections they need to succeed.
“The achievements of Amy, Christopher, and current JMG HLA students such as Abby Crawford, Nathan Cullinan, Karolina Kuczma, Rosie Lumley, Adam McClintock, Nathan McGuigan and Ela Wichrowska are proof that our apprenticeships launch careers from day one. We are deeply grateful to JMG Systems and all our industry employers across a diverse range of sectors for their ongoing support and participation in the programme.”
Debbie O’Brien, HR Manager for JMG Systems added:
“We greatly value our partnership with South West College, which provides motivated and well-prepared apprentices. From an employment perspective, the HLA programme is an excellent way of bringing the practical application of theory into a real workplace setting, helping apprentices to build confidence and develop in their chosen career path. Those individuals who have taken the apprenticeship route in JMG have progressed into specialist roles, demonstrating the real impact of the programme for both the apprentice and our business.”
To find out more about the Higher Level Apprenticeship programmes available at South West College, visit www.swc.ac.uk/courses/hla
Employers interested in partnering with the College to support and develop future talent are encouraged to contact Noreen McGirr at Noreen.mcgirr@swc.ac.uk