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  • South West College share their expertise with local schools to help tackle climate change

    Primary and Secondary schools in Tyrone and Fermanagh immersed themselves in Plant, Pollinator and Biodiversity workshops with South West College (SWC) Sustainability Officer – Supriya Foster. The outreach initiative focused on addressing climate change, pollinator decline and practical ways to promote biodiversity.

    21 Feb 2024

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  • From Top of the Class to Front of the Class

    Melissa Woods, a former student of South West College's Omagh Campus, somewhat struggled to find her perfect career after leaving school. Though she had great A-levels, Melissa realised that the Degree in Food Design and Nutrition she had enrolled on was not the right fit for he rafter all, leading her to take a gap year and join the workforce.

    20 Feb 2024

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  • College life preparing Ellie for a jet-setting career in Travel and Tourism

    Ellie Carvill an 18 year student from Portadown has been appointed as a student ambassador at South West College and has recently been reflecting on why studying at the college has been the right choice for her

    09 Feb 2024

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  • Meet SWC students who have chosen an apprenticeship to help them get ahead in their career.

    As part of Northern Ireland (NI) Apprenticeship Week 2024, students from South West College who have chosen the apprenticeship pathway to employment are sharing their stories to showcase how an apprenticeship can give you the training and qualifications you need to help you get ahead in your chosen career.

    05 Feb 2024

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  • Michael claims Runner-Up in Credit Union Art Competition

    South West College Omagh Campus is proud to announce that one of its students, Michael Treacy, has achieved outstanding success in the National Final Credit Union Art Competition. Michael, a student in the STEP / Life and Living programme, secured the title of Runner-Up in the competition, which was open to participants in the 18 years and above category.

    31 Jan 2024

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  • South West College trio shortlisted for NI Apprenticeship Awards 2024

    Three talented South West College apprentices have been shortlisted for awards at the 2024 Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards, the winners of which will be announced at a special awards ceremony at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, on Wednesday 27 March 2024.

    31 Jan 2024

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  • Barry highlights the power of apprenticeships, as part of NI Apprenticeship week 2024

    A few years ago, Barry Donnelly from Dungiven could never have imagined he’d be graduating with a BEng Hons degree in Building Services with Sustainable Energy at South West College. However, now he stands proud, reflecting on his journey and the role that the apprenticeship route played in achieving this accomplishment.

    31 Jan 2024

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  • Transport Foundation Degree sets John on the road to success

    John McCourt, from Armagh, was recently honoured for his exceptional accomplishments in the field of Transport and Supply Chain Management at South West Colleges Higher Education Graduation ceremony and was delighted to be presented with the ‘Best Overall Student Award’ in Transport, which was sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) committee of NI.

    31 Jan 2024

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  • Leaving school and considering an apprenticeship?

    South West College is taking part in the annual Northern Ireland (NI) Apprenticeship Week 2024, a week-long celebration led by the Department for the Economy, which aims to highlight the crucial role of apprenticeships in Northern Ireland by bringing together apprentices, employers and education providers.

    30 Jan 2024

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  • Students take next steps to soccer stardom

    Two sports students from South West College’ Erne Campus in Enniskillen are taking the next steps in their football careers having been earmarked for future success.

    29 Jan 2024

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