With SWC's strong ties to local industry, Get Engineering has become one of the most vibrant events in the South West College calendar. This year's fair promises to be even more impressive, as it features an exciting range of live demonstrations and workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience firsthand a collaborative robot, YuMi, as well as witness 3D scanning, rapid prototyping, robotic welding, virtual welding, automation, and Industry 4. Furthermore, guests will get an up-close look at a variety of machinery and equipment manufactured locally and exported worldwide, providing prospective students with valuable insights into the ever-evolving engineering world.
The Get Engineering initiative is a partnership between South West College and leading engineering companies. Its primary goal is to raise awareness of the wide range of career opportunities within the local engineering industry. Employers such as McCloskey International, Terex, Mallaghan Engineering, Dunbia, Specdrum, Nugent Engineering, Edge Innovate, and others will be present to promote employment opportunities and discuss entry routes, pathways, and applications.
Prospective students attending the fair will have the chance to learn more about degree opportunities, 'Earn while you Learn' Apprenticeships, All Age Apprenticeships and Higher-Level Apprenticeships in areas such as Business Management, Engineering, Computing, and more. They will also have the opportunity to hear from current apprentices about how their Apprenticeship programmes have benefited them.
The fair is free to attend and will include exhibition stands presenting insights into career and training opportunities for design engineers, technical service engineers, welders/fabricators, CNC operators, and other engineering business support roles. This will allow prospective students to make better-informed choices regarding their future in the engineering sector. SWC staff will be available throughout the event to offer guidance and support.