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

High achieving local man Ciaran McKerr from Lurgan, has graduated with First-Class Honours in the Ulster University BSc (Hons) in Social Work. Ciaran hailed South West College for their outstanding support, expressing that it has made an enormous difference to his life and career prospects. Following two successful years studying at South West College (SWC) Ciaran completed his programme at Ulster University’s Magee Campus.  

17 Aug 2021

In partnership with South West College (SWC), Oakleaf Contracts, a local company based in Magherafelt, will open its doors to host a recruitment open evening on Thursday 19 August 7-9pm for prospective students to find out more about becoming a dry lining apprentice.   

13 Aug 2021

South West College (SWC) Level 3 Site Carpentry apprentice Luke Emery was crowned the coveted 2021 ‘Apprentice Award’ winner at the Federation of Master Builder Awards (FMB) after showcasing craftsmanship excellence and praised South West College and Lowry Building & Civil Engineering for their amazing support and encouragement throughout his career.  

11 Aug 2021

College confirms role as project partner on €6.4 million cross border programme to install new public charging network.  South West College has recently been announced as one of seven programme partners on a new initiative designed to increase access to public charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles in a bid to encourage reduced carbon emissions. 

10 Aug 2021

Collaborating to support the recovery of the retail sector, the six Further Education Colleges in NI, supported by the Department for the Economy’s ‘Retail Recovery’ programme, will kick start bespoke training this month with a series of webinars on support available, accessing finance and people management. 

05 Aug 2021