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  • South West College Celebrates Daniels Success at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

    South West College (SWC) proudly hosted a special celebration event to honour the outstanding achievement of former electrical student Daniel Knox, who was awarded a prestigious Medallion for Excellence in Electrical Installation at the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition.

    13 Mar 2025

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  • SWC Computing Degree Strikes the Perfect Balance for GAA player Gareth McGovern

    Following South West College’s (SWC) recent triumph in the Corn na Mac Léinn Cup, Vice Captain Gareth McGovern from Derrygonnelly shares how the College provided the perfect balance allowing him to gain his computing science degree and continue with his passion, playing amateur sports.

    12 Mar 2025

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  • Lessons from the Field this International Women's Day

    In honour of International Women’s Day, we spoke with five inspiring students from the All-Ireland Camogie Junior B Club Champions, Naomh Treasa Camogie team. These young women are not only excelling in their studies but also achieving success in their sport!

    07 Mar 2025

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  • Apprentice Connect – Connecting Local People with Apprenticeship Opportunities

    South West College works in partnership with local companies to provide opportunities for young people and adults to undertake apprenticeships, increasingly at higher levels, studying at the College whilst employed.

    05 Mar 2025

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  • South West College announced as Winner of Education for Sustainable Development Prize at Beacon Awards

    South West College has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Beacon Award in the category of Education for Sustainable Development. The prize was presented at a special ceremony in the Houses of Parliament in Westminster on Monday, 3rd March.

    04 Mar 2025

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  • South West College Showcases Diverse Course Offerings to Over 1,000 Prospective Students at Recent Open Days

    South West College (SWC) was delighted to welcome over 1,000 prospective students to its recent Open Day events, held across its Omagh, Dungannon, and Enniskillen campuses. The events provided an opportunity for attendees to explore the College’s extensive range of full-time Further education, Apprenticeship courses, Higher Education, and HLAs, as well as part-time study options.

    04 Mar 2025

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  • Fermanagh Founders Secure £20,000 Grant Funding through InnovateWest Initiative

    Techstart Ventures and The Workhouse are delighted to announce the winners of the InnovateWest Initiative, with two local Fermanagh entrepreneurs receiving a £10,000 Proof of Concept Grant each, to bring their innovative ideas to life.

    04 Mar 2025

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  • South West College Construction Students Showcase Talent at SkillBuild NI Heats

    South West College (SWC) apprentices and trainees recently put their skills to the test in the Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) annual SkillBuild NI Intercampus Competition 2025. Hosted at SWC’s Omagh Campus, the competition brought together construction students from Omagh, Dungannon, and Enniskillen to compete across multiple construction-related disciplines.

    03 Mar 2025

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  • South West College Automotive Students Excel in WorldSkills Intercampus Competition 2025

    South West College (SWC) automotive apprentices and trainees recently showcased their exceptional skills in the annual WorldSkills Intercampus Competition 2025. The event, hosted at SWC, brought together students from Omagh, Dungannon, and Enniskillen to compete across various automotive categories, demonstrating their technical expertise and dedication to their profession.

    03 Mar 2025

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  • Erne Childcare Students Impress with Unit Presentations

    As the students of Level 3 Children's Care, Learning and Development approach the final months of their qualification, they presented their understanding of their learning to date to an audience at the Erne Campus. We are very proud of the hard work that they have put Into their presentations.

    28 Feb 2025

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