Mature Student Louise Martin proves that Higher Level Apprenticeships are not just for school leavers as she works towards achieving her ambitions within the workplace by completing a BENG Hons Top-Up in Building Services and Sustainable Energy at South West College (SWC).  

10 May 2021

Shannon Rafferty from Carrickmore found the perfect course at South West College (SWC), studying a Foundation Degree in Science and Computing with Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA), which enabled her to follow a new career path and progress within her chosen career as a Software Developer without leaving home.    

10 May 2021

‘they’re a stepping stone to wherever you want to go.’   South West College’s (SWC) Centre for Excellence Manager for Work Based Learning, Christopher Robinson, has seen a lot of change in apprenticeships since he first left school to complete his own almost twenty years ago. Since then, apprenticeships have evolved, with more industries availing of their methods, more students choosing them, and public perceptions changing. The result of all these changes mean that Christopher sees apprenticeships as a better educational opportunity than ever before.

30 Apr 2021

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

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

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