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  • Gearing up for Electric Vehicles – SWC is leading the charge.

    College confirms role as project partner on €6.4 million cross border programme to install new public charging network.  South West College has recently been announced as one of seven programme partners on a new initiative designed to increase access to public charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles in a bid to encourage reduced carbon emissions. 

    10 Aug 2021

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  • Retail Recovery Programme Goes Live

    Collaborating to support the recovery of the retail sector, the six Further Education Colleges in NI, supported by the Department for the Economy’s ‘Retail Recovery’ programme, will kick start bespoke training this month with a series of webinars on support available, accessing finance and people management. 

    05 Aug 2021

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  • SWC Receive the Keys for Gortin Road Motor Vehicle Workshop

    South West College have officially received the keys of their brand new, state-of-the-art motor vehicle workshop on the Gortin Road, Omagh. The workshop features the latest diagnostic and mechanical equipment available within the Motor Vehicle Industry, and facilities for training in EBS braking, active suspension systems, ADAS steering systems and engine horsepower testing. 

    29 Jul 2021

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  • The Importance of Sport as the Tokyo Games Begin

    Athletes, sports teams and individuals of all ages and abilities can feel inspired as the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games kick off on 23 July. The importance of sport and the positive impact on our wellbeing will be reinforced, helping to motivate people to get active.  

    23 Jul 2021

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  • A FASTER move to Electric

    South West College is inviting the public to participate in new survey examining driving behaviors and attitudes to Electric Vehicles (EVs)

    08 Jul 2021

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  • Dungannon Student Wins Prestigious Child Health & Social Care Accolade at the 2021 BTEC Awards

    The outstanding achievements of Aliyah Black from South West College in Dungannon were celebrated on 7th July 2021 as she was awarded the prestigious Gold BTEC Award for Child, Health and Social Care Learner of the Year 2021.

    08 Jul 2021

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  • South West College reduces carbon impact with printing of new 2021/22 course listing

    South West College have recently launched their 2021/22 course listings which for the first time have been printed using Carbon Balanced Paper as part of their sustainability strategy. As a result, the College have reduced their carbon impact and balanced the equivalent of 1,118kg of carbon dioxide, which will enable The World Land Trust to protect 782 square metres of critically threatened tropical forest. 

    07 Jul 2021

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  • Youthscape Turned My Life Around Says Inspirational Megan

    Megan, aged 22, from Enniskillen, had a difficult journey in life, but thanks to the Youthscape programme at South West College (SWC), she positively turned her life around and has achieved amazing things.

    07 Jul 2021

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  • Colleges Support Retail Recovery Across NI

    The six Further Education Colleges in NI have collaborated to support the recovery of the retail sector supported by the Department for the Economy’s ‘Retail Recovery’ programme.  

    30 Jun 2021

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  • Universities and colleges lead initiative to offer school leavers alternative routes to university at local colleges

    Northern Ireland’s Universities and Further Education Colleges have united behind a new initiative aimed at ensuring school leavers are made aware of the full range of higher education options available locally.  

    29 Jun 2021

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