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  • Local Hero: 13-Time Special Olympics Gold Medalist Embarks on Educational Journey at 50

    Brian Whittendale, from Derrylin a dedicated employee for 26 years, found himself facing an uncertain future when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and he was no longer able to work. Determined to get back into employment, Brian made the proactive decision to return to education at the South West College Erne campus.

    21 Mar 2024

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  • Investment and support key to tackling regional imbalance – Archibald

    Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA today visited Enniskillen to see the work being done to tackle regional imbalance and support local communities.

    21 Mar 2024

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  • South West College set to Host 10th Get Engineering Careers Fair

    South West College (SWC) is excited to announce that it will be hosting its 10th annual Get Engineering Careers Fair at the Dungannon campus, kindly supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Taking place on Saturday, March 23, from 9.30am to 1.30pm, this highly anticipated event aims to showcase the wide range of opportunities available to young individuals in the exciting field of engineering.

    11 Mar 2024

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  • South West College and MEGA host celebration of success for Mentoring Programme participants

    Thirty-eight graduates working in 18 companies in the Manufacturing and Engineering sector were recognised at a celebration of success event hosted at South West College’s Dungannon Campus on Friday 8th March.

    11 Mar 2024

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  • South West College Implements Free Meals Program to Alleviate Students' Financial Burden

    Students at South West College have been enjoying free meals at campuses in Dungannon, Enniskillen and Omagh recently as part of a new initiative to help mitigate the continued increase in living costs that students across the region are facing.

    01 Mar 2024

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  • Enniskillen Student Leanne is a Cut Above the Competition

    Leanne Hall currently studying a City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in hairdressing at South West College’ Erne Campus in Enniskillen was recently selected as one of 36 hair stylists from across the UK to reach the final stage of the L'Oréal Professionnel Paris ID Artist Auditions Competition.

    29 Feb 2024

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  • College study inspires Brandon to establish successful online branding business.

    Brandon O’Boyle, a 19-year-old student at South West College’ Erne Campus in Enniskillen has recently set up a new business which aims to support new and existing entrepreneurs develop their online branding.

    28 Feb 2024

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  • SWC triumph in Corn na Mac Leinn Shield Final

    South West College (SWC) made the long trip to compete in the semi-final of the 2024 Electric Ireland Corn na Mac Leinn HE GAA Senior Football Championship last Friday.

    27 Feb 2024

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  • Breaking Barriers: Inspiring Omagh Woman Overcomes Mental Health Challenges to Graduate

    Aoife Glackin, from Omagh, has navigated the challenges of mental ill health to proudly graduate, marking a significant milestone in her journey towards personal and academic success.

    27 Feb 2024

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  • Shaneire on Track for a Career in Social Work

    Shaneire Granaghan, from Enniskillen, has recently completed the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at South West College's Erne campus, and progressed to pursing a Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care. With the successful completion of her first semester, Shaneire is already certain she is on the right track to accomplishing her career ambitions.

    22 Feb 2024

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