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  • ‘Skills Olympics’ line-up announced

    31 young people prepare to shine in their chosen career for Team UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

    08 May 2024

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  • The BTEC pathway helps Ella construct a career in construction.

    After completing her GCSEs, Ella Hughes from Coalisland decided that traditional A-levels were not the right choice for her. Instead, she opted to pursue Level 3 education at South West College, where she studied a BTEC extended diploma in Construction and Built Environment.

    08 May 2024

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  • Higher Education Close to Home: The Right Route for Rugby Player Jake

    Rugby player, Jake Reid, from Seskinore in County Tyrone made the decision to study higher education at South West College, where he successfully completed the Ulster University Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering at the Omagh campus as a Higher-Level Apprentice working with MetStructures, Fintona.

    08 May 2024

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  • South West College students first in Northern Ireland to complete training on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles.

    Dungannon, Automotive students at South West College have made history by becoming the first in Northern Ireland (NI) to complete a City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Knowledge of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles and Components.

    08 May 2024

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  • Sustainability in Business Conference at VIVES Hogeschool University in Kortrijk, Belgium.

    Our UU Foundation Degree in Business Management students Linda Thompson, Oisin McKeown and Rachel Funston (from Erne Campus) had the opportunity to take part in a 5 day Sustainability in Business Conference at VIVES Hogeschool University in Kortrijk, Belgium.

    08 May 2024

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  • South West College is now accepting expressions of interest for Essential Skills Summer Fast Track courses

    Interested in gaining a FREE Essential Skills Qualification? South West College is now accepting expressions of interest for their summer Level 2 Fast Track course in Essential Skills Literacy and Numeracy, starting on 27th August.

    07 May 2024

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  • South West College sets beauty therapist Megan up for success in business

    Megan Atwell, a beauty therapist from Enniskillen, has credited her studies at South West College for equipping her with the expertise necessary to establish her own beauty business, Tranquillity by Megan which began trading in August 2023.

    07 May 2024

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  • Record number of SkillBuild Regional Qualifier competitors

    Colleges across the UK are preparing to host the largest and longest-running construction skills competition, with over 1,000 students set to compete in the SkillBuild 2024 Regional Qualifiers this year.

    02 May 2024

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  • Going for GOLD at South West College

    South West College is delighted to announce the launch of GOLD Careers, an initiative offering students seamless progression pathways within various subject areas. The college is committed to providing local students with a journey that leads to limitless career and professional development opportunities without any dead ends.

    29 Apr 2024

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  • Practice Sister Chloe on the benefits of studying a Foundation Degree

    Chloe Crawford, who works as a Practice Sister at Valley Medical Practice, recently shared her advice for those who are interested in pursuing a career in Nursing during the ‘Who Cares? We Care event held at South West College’ Erne Campus in Enniskillen.

    26 Apr 2024

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