Youthscape launched in 2018 as a programme to empower 14-24 year olds who are most marginalised in Fermanagh, Tyrone and Donegal.     The programme was awarded almost €4 million of EU Peace IV funding under the Children and Young People’s strand by the Special EU Programmes Body.  With this funding, South West College, Donegal Youth Service and TIDES Training and Mediation pooled their resources and specialist knowledge to design and create a programme that has seen 635 young people completing so far.  

16 Sept 2021

South West College, Alumni Shannon McManus from Enniskillen completed a BTEC Level 3 in Media Production, which paved the way for an exciting yet challenging career as an Associate Production Manager for Build a Rocket Boy, a global games development business in Edinburgh, Scotland.   

13 Sept 2021

Valentin Arnautski has only recently completed his second year of the Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing, but already his website design skills have been celebrated for the impact and support they could provide for local people.

10 Sept 2021

Savvy Clare Quinn, from Ardboe, is ahead of the field as she future proofs her career studying a revolutionary BSc Hons Degree in Corporate Law and Finance, right on her doorstep at South West College. This specialist higher education course was designed to fill a gap in the current academic market within Northern Ireland and offers learners like Clare a direct route into a broad array of growing careers within a multitude of industries.   

08 Sept 2021

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today launched a new Assured Skills Collaborative Welding Academy at South West College, with 12 training places available.

03 Sept 2021

After a challenging period of unemployment, local man Nigel Otterson from Moneymore reskilled and found work again thanks to the free life-changing support he received through South West College’s - Step Up to Sustainable Employment + (SUSE+) programme.    

02 Sept 2021

South West College will unite with further education colleges and universities across Northern Ireland to deliver approximately 15,000 free training places in over 250 subject areas for qualifications ranging from Level 2 right up to post-graduation. The £23 million Skill Up investment programme, supported by the Northern Ireland Office, is a new initiative established to help re-train and re-skill individuals affected by the pandemic.  

02 Sept 2021

Natasha Foster from Enniskillen got her career off to a flying start by studying a Foundation Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management at South West College, which has provided her with a first-class route to a vibrant career as a Cabin Crew member with leading travel brand TUI. 

27 Aug 2021

Tech enthusiast John Donaghy has graduated with a BSc Hons Degree in Computing Science at South West College (SWC).  John praised the College for helping him gain the relevant education, working experience and certifications needed for career advancement within the rewarding IT sector.  

24 Aug 2021

Awards recognise Excellence in Sustainability during Extraordinary Times   Renewable Engine, a €6.1M EU INTERREG VA funded cross-border Research and Innovation programme, led by South West College has been announced as a finalist at this year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards. The College is the only further education college on the island of Ireland to make the shortlist and will compete with institutions including Lancaster University, London College of Fashion and University of Portsmouth for the Research with Impact – Institution prize.  

18 Aug 2021