Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and South West College are working in partnership to undertake the restoration of the Enniskillen Workhouse. The project has gained new momentum as bursary holders have enjoyed their first opportunity to work on the site.

25 May 2021

South West Colleges Dungannon Campus is preparing to host a Get Transporting event on Saturday 12th June 10am – 12noon.   If you are interested in a career in the sector come along and meet employers who currently have vacancies for diverse roles such as Picking, Packing, Driving, Despatching, roles in legal and compliance, become a manager and direct these operations in many sectors not just Transport.   

24 May 2021

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 motor vehicle, female apprentice Shanice Murray, from Killyclogher, is a great example. 

24 May 2021

QMAC Construction Ltd, has been awarded a £2.2m contract for the conservation and restoration of Enniskillen Workhouse Entrance Block, a historically significant Grade B2 Listed Building.  

14 May 2021

Amelia McCormack took the first step towards her Business Management career goals at South West College (SWC) and boosted her career by studying an Ulster University Foundation Degree in Business Management, as a Higher Level Apprentice (HLA). Amelia is employed by Terex.  

11 May 2021

Mature Student Louise Martin proves that Higher Level Apprenticeships are not just for school leavers as she works towards achieving her ambitions within the workplace by completing a BENG Hons Top-Up in Building Services and Sustainable Energy at South West College (SWC).  

10 May 2021

Shannon Rafferty from Carrickmore found the perfect course at South West College (SWC), studying a Foundation Degree in Science and Computing with Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA), which enabled her to follow a new career path and progress within her chosen career as a Software Developer without leaving home.    

10 May 2021

‘they’re a stepping stone to wherever you want to go.’   South West College’s (SWC) Centre for Excellence Manager for Work Based Learning, Christopher Robinson, has seen a lot of change in apprenticeships since he first left school to complete his own almost twenty years ago. Since then, apprenticeships have evolved, with more industries availing of their methods, more students choosing them, and public perceptions changing. The result of all these changes mean that Christopher sees apprenticeships as a better educational opportunity than ever before.

30 Apr 2021

South West College’s (SWC) brand new Erne Campus which is scheduled to open its doors later this year welcomed a special delivery of 10 native trees recently which were planted as part of an all-Ireland initiative to help fight climate change.    

29 Apr 2021

Stuart Graham, who started his own business in 2016, just three months after completing his apprenticeship in Electrical Installation with South West College (SWC), says the education he received through apprenticeships has been a central part of his career success.

28 Apr 2021