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  • Erne Campus sets roots for the future with native tree planting ceremony

    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

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  • I Turned my Apprenticeship into a Business with South West College

    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

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  • Automotive Apprentice Matthew Enjoys a Career from Day One

    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

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  • Automotive Apprentice Billie-Jo Accelerates her Career at SWC

    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

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  • Transform your Future with a Degree in Corporate Law and Finance

    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

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  • South West College Prepares Jade for Self-Employed Barbering Career

    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

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  • Talented South West College apprentices shortlisted for Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards

    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

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  • South West College Present: ‘Women in Sport – Changing the Game’

    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

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  • South West College secure funding to help decarbonise industry in Northern Ireland

    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

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  • Hospitality and Tourism Recovery Training Programme announced

    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

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