South West College (SWC) has officially launched its new InnoTech Industry Brochure, bringing together the College’s specialist expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, industry-focused training, and innovation support services to help businesses develop their people, products, and processes.
The new brochure serves as a comprehensive guide to the wide range of support available to businesses across the region, showcasing specialist training programmes, funding opportunities, innovation services, and collaborative initiatives designed to drive growth, productivity, and competitiveness.
It highlights the extensive support delivered through SWC’s Business and Industry Support Department, helping companies to upskill their workforce, adopt new technologies, access innovation expertise, and unlock new opportunities for growth and business transformation.
Through its InnoTech provision, SWC has developed strong expertise in areas such as advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, engineering innovation and sustainable construction, supporting businesses to enhance productivity, competitiveness and long-term resilience. The new brochure brings together SWC’s key offerings in one place, including:
- Industry-relevant training courses designed to address identified skills gaps and future workforce needs
- Funded training and support programmes, helping businesses access government-backed skills development opportunities through the Department for the Economy, reducing the cost of upskilling and workforce development.
- Innovation support services, providing access to cutting-edge technologies, specialist expertise, and collaborative project opportunities
SWC’s approach is rooted in working directly with industry to co-design solutions that respond to real business challenges, ensuring training and innovation projects deliver tangible economic impact. Through InnoTech, SWC has supported a wide range of sectors including engineering, manufacturing, construction, digital media and renewable energy, with projects focused on areas such as:
- Digital transformation and automation
- Product and process innovation
- Sustainable construction and energy solutions
- Advanced design and prototyping technologies
Businesses engaging with the College have benefited from access to specialist equipment and expertise that may otherwise be difficult to access due to cost or capacity constraints, enabling them to innovate more quickly and effectively.
Nicola Quinn Head of Business & Industry Support, South West College said:
“This new InnoTech Industry Brochure reflects our commitment to supporting businesses across the region to grow, innovate and compete. By bringing together our training provision, funded support and innovation services, we are making it easier for employers to engage with the College and access the support they need to succeed.”
South West College continues to play a key role in supporting economic growth across Tyrone, Fermanagh and the surrounding regions, working closely with employers to develop the skills and innovation capacity needed for the future economy.
The launch of the InnoTech Industry Brochure represents another step in strengthening engagement with industry and supporting businesses to take advantage of emerging opportunities in digitalisation, advanced manufacturing and sustainability.
Discover how South West College can support your business. Businesses interested in accessing training, funding or innovation support can download the InnoTech Industry Brochure or contact Rachel Duncan: Rachel.Duncan@swc.ac.uk
Download InnoTech Industry Brochure