College commemorates closure of iconic campus building with virtual exhibition celebrating 50 years of Further Education study

21 Jun 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 the motor vehicle industry, female apprentices Shanice Murray, Courtney Robinson and Chloe McCrossan, are a great example, as all three continue their studies in what was once considered a male dominated industry. 

17 Jun 2021

Dearbhail Hogan, from Newtownbutler, is following her passions by studying an Open University BA (Hons) Visual Media Arts Top Up in Film at South West College. Now, she says the recent Butterfly Effect Exhibition, which featured Art, Film and Media students at South West College, has given her new confidence and opened her eyes to industry opportunities. 

15 Jun 2021

Higher Level Apprentice Darren Harte from Cabragh is set to achieve his Level 6 Honours Degree in Engineering at the South West College (SWC).   

15 Jun 2021

Father of four Francis Mc Kenna from Derrygonnelly progressed within his career to Site Supervisor but required a formal qualification to match his competence. So, he returned to education through an Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) via the South West College (SWC) to achieve a Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering and Management.  

14 Jun 2021

South West College (SWC) is set to welcome prospective students to a range of on-campus Open Days to explore their wide range of Full-Time Further and Higher Education courses and Apprenticeship starting in September. Students should pre-register for the events by visiting the Colleges website at www.swc.ac.uk. 

14 Jun 2021

South West College (SWC) have launched a new Higher Education Information Hotline, a direct phone line that prospective students and parents can call to obtain information about the Colleges wide range of Higher Education courses. Advice is on offer for HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Honours Degree Top-up courses that are validated by The Open University, Queens University, Ulster University and Pearson and delivered locally at the Colleges campuses across Cookstown, Dungannon, Enniskillen and Omagh. 

11 Jun 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 night on Thursday 24 June 7-9 pm for prospective students to find out more about becoming a dry lining apprentice.   

11 Jun 2021

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has congratulated South West College on achieving the Passive House Premium rating for its brand new £30million Erne campus, Enniskillen.  

08 Jun 2021

Fionan Devenney from Drumquin gained the confidence and ‘skills to succeed’ at South West College (SWC) thanks to the NI Apprenticeship Programme, which offered tailored support that helped him grow, achieve and reach his career goals.

08 Jun 2021