Matthew Logue from Omagh has benefited from a vocational apprenticeship in Auto and Electrics at South West College (SWC) as it offered him a unique opportunity to work, earn and learn from day one, allowing him to pursue further education and accomplish his career goals.  

27 Apr 2021

Talented Billie-Jo accelerated her career at South West College (SWC) after enrolling on a Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Gold Apprenticeship), which helped forge educational and employment trajectories, opening the way for Billie-Jo to secure a place on the coveted WorldSkills Squad UK team.  

26 Apr 2021

Transform your future and enrol on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Corporate Law and Finance at South West College (SWC) Omagh campus. The course is accredited through the Open University and will be delivered province-wide through blended learning. 

20 Apr 2021

Jade Gillen from Dungannon embarked on her journey to learn the creative trade of Barbering at South West College (SWC), where she successfully mastered her skill and progressed into self-employment as a Barber in a high-end Barbershop. 

19 Apr 2021

Three talented South West College apprentices have been shortlisted for awards at the 2021 Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards, the winners of which will be announced at a special ‘virtual’ ceremony on Wednesday 28 April. 

13 Apr 2021

This month, South West College are hosting a webinar, Women in Sport- Changing the Game’. The webinar, taking place on April 21 will feature an open forum discussion with invited guests focusing on challenges in sport, their own personal milestones and achievements, and education opportunities for women. The guests are Grainne Crabtree, an IRFU National Panel Referee; Gemma Begley from the Women’s Gaelic Players Association; Tandy Jane Haughey, Ulster University; Aoife Downey, Warrenpoint Town FC General Manager; and Beth Healy, Cricket Ireland- Women's Team Operations Manager.

13 Apr 2021

South West College (SWC) has been awarded Erasmus Plus funding for a new project entitled “HySkills”, which aims to provide training on the subject of green hydrogen (H2) safety skills in order to help commit to the transition to renewable energy use.

12 Apr 2021

A Hospitality and Tourism Recovery Programme has been announced designed to provide a skills-led approach to supporting managers in the industry as they move through the pandemic restrictions into recovery ahead. 

12 Apr 2021

South West College (SWC) are preparing to celebrate Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week which runs from 26-30 April 2021. The Colleges showcase virtual event ‘Get Engineering’, will take place on Tuesday 27 April from 5:30-7:00pm and will demonstrate to prospective apprentices and employers the benefits of becoming and hiring an apprentice. Aspiring apprentices will also hear about upcoming recruitment opportunities from a range of local engineering companies.    

07 Apr 2021

Lauren McCrory from Omagh, says her time studying ACCA Applied Skills at South West College~(SWC)  has allowed her to gain a practical and theoretical education that has been central to her workplace success.

31 Mar 2021