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  • Youthscape Turned My Life Around Says Inspirational Megan

    Megan, aged 22, from Enniskillen, had a difficult journey in life, but thanks to the Youthscape programme at South West College (SWC), she positively turned her life around and has achieved amazing things.

    07 Jul 2021

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  • Colleges Support Retail Recovery Across NI

    The six Further Education Colleges in NI have collaborated to support the recovery of the retail sector supported by the Department for the Economy’s ‘Retail Recovery’ programme.  

    30 Jun 2021

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  • Universities and colleges lead initiative to offer school leavers alternative routes to university at local colleges

    Northern Ireland’s Universities and Further Education Colleges have united behind a new initiative aimed at ensuring school leavers are made aware of the full range of higher education options available locally.  

    29 Jun 2021

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  • Matthew Takes his Fitness Career to the Next Level

    Fitness Guru Matthew Callaghan from Clogher took his Personal Training career to the next level by returning to South West College (SWC), completing a bespoke Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, paving the way for his career to soar.   

    29 Jun 2021

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  • Graduate Programme Opened Door to Jason’s Dream Career

    Recent Graduate Jason Park landed his dream job after enrolling on a work based Future Leaders Graduate Management training programme at South West College (SWC).    

    29 Jun 2021

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  • Online project to enhance apprenticeships goes live

    As school leavers eagerly await their results and consider their future, a multitude of career progression pathways is available to them at their local Further Education College. South West College (SWC), in conjunction with the other five Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland (NI), have collaborated to fully inform prospective students of their options by producing a package of resources to promote and enhance the immense range of apprenticeship schemes available within NI.  

    28 Jun 2021

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  • New Higher-Level Apprenticeship Opportunities at South West College

    South West College (SWC) are pleased to announce that from September 2021, they are offering six new Higher-Level Apprenticeships (HLAs), to add to the existing portfolio of nine HLA programmes that are already available locally at the college. 

    24 Jun 2021

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  • The end of an era as South West College bids farewell to iconic Fairview Campus

    College commemorates closure of iconic campus building with virtual exhibition celebrating 50 years of Further Education study

    21 Jun 2021

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  • Students Get Their Careers Motoring With Vehicle Apprenticeships at South West College

    Vocational training has had a long history in the education system in Northern Ireland, helping individuals to gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career. For anyone considering a career in the motor vehicle industry, female apprentices Shanice Murray, Courtney Robinson and Chloe McCrossan, are a great example, as all three continue their studies in what was once considered a male dominated industry. 

    17 Jun 2021

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  • Butterfly Effect Exhibition Helps Inspire Local Creative Media Students

    Dearbhail Hogan, from Newtownbutler, is following her passions by studying an Open University BA (Hons) Visual Media Arts Top Up in Film at South West College. Now, she says the recent Butterfly Effect Exhibition, which featured Art, Film and Media students at South West College, has given her new confidence and opened her eyes to industry opportunities. 

    15 Jun 2021

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