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  • Dungannon student, Ben Martin, begins his Business Journey

    My name is Ben Martin. I am 19 years old and in the first year of the BTEC Level 3 Business course at South West College.

    15 Apr 2024

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  • South West College Hosts Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at Erne Campus, Enniskillen

    South West College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen was honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, for a special visit to recognise the College's commitment to education, sustainability, community and business engagement on Thursday 11 April 2024.

    11 Apr 2024

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  • South West College Celebrates the ‘Year of the Dragon’ with Spectacular Gala Reception and Schools Visit Event

    In celebration of Chinese New Year, South West College Confucius Hub went all out to mark the Year of the Dragon with a full day of festivities at the Dungannon campus on Tuesday, February 20th.

    09 Apr 2024

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  • Civil Engineering quartet receive Quest Scholarships.

    Four Higher Level Civil Engineering Apprentice students from South West College (SWC) have been awarded the prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Quest Technician Scholarship. This award is a sign of excellence and is a recognition of the achievement and ambition of higher level technicians in the civil engineering industry.

    09 Apr 2024

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  • South West College Erne Campus Hosts Tri-National Seminar with International Students

    South West College Erne Campus was delighted to host students from four colleges across three different countries for the Tri-National Seminar recently. This annual event, which rotates between partner countries, was led by South West College this year.

    09 Apr 2024

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  • South West College set to host free Construction Camp Taster Day for teenagers.

    South West College is excited to offer young people aged 14+ the opportunity to explore Construction with a hands on Taster Session event at the SWC campuses in Dungannon on Friday 12 April, Enniskillen Skills Centre on Friday 19 April, and Omagh on Friday 26 April. The events will run from 9.30am to 2.30pm and booking is essential.

    09 Apr 2024

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  • The Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) in partnership with South West College Enniskillen has announced the SkillBuild NI 2024 regional competition.

    The annual competition will take place on Tues 21 May 2024, at South West College, Technology and Skills Centre, Killyhevlin, Enniskillen. The annual competition is a search for the top performers within construction apprenticeship programmes from across Northern Ireland and a showcase of the wealth of talent, professionalism, and the brightest recruits throughout the industry.

    29 Mar 2024

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  • South West College Receives €7 Million Funding Boost for Cross-Border Good Relations Programme

    South West College is thrilled to announce a substantial funding injection of €7 million from the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) PEACEPLUS programme. This funding will drive forward our pioneering Cross-Border Good Relations Programme, Youthscape Plus, dedicated to fostering positive relationships among young people aged 14 to 24 across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

    22 Mar 2024

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  • Catering students showcase the right ingredients for success at IFEX 2024

    South West College, Hospitality and Catering students from Omagh and Dungannon campuses are celebrating after providing the right ingredients for success when they secured a number of awards at the IFEX Exhibition, March 5-7, 2024 at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast.

    21 Mar 2024

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  • Local Hero: 13-Time Special Olympics Gold Medalist Embarks on Educational Journey at 50

    Brian Whittendale, from Derrylin a dedicated employee for 26 years, found himself facing an uncertain future when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and he was no longer able to work. Determined to get back into employment, Brian made the proactive decision to return to education at the South West College Erne campus.

    21 Mar 2024

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