Step Into Engineering: Discover Careers and Apprenticeships

Join us at the annual Get Engineering Careers and Apprenticeship Fair at Dungannon Campus on Saturday 13 March, 9.30am–1.30pm.

Gain hands-on insight into careers in advanced manufacturing and engineering, with over thirty local companies on hand to discuss career pathways, Apprenticeships, Higher-Level Apprenticeships, and full-time opportunities.

Explore locally manufactured machinery and take part in live demonstrations and workshops, including testing the world’s first collaborative robot (YuMi), as well as sessions on 3D scanning, rapid prototyping, robotic and virtual welding, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Attendees of Get Engineering discuss the importance of the event

The Get Engineering Careers Fair is a great opportunity for young people and their parents to hear for themselves what apprenticeships are available.

Una Taylor
Engineering Hub Officer at South West College

What to Expect

  • Meet Leading Employers: Over thirty companies from Mid-Ulster’s engineering sector will be available to discuss career pathways, Apprenticeships, Higher-Level Apprenticeships, and full-time employment opportunities.
  • Live Demonstrations & Workshops: Experience the world’s first collaborative robot (YuMi), 3D scanning, rapid prototyping, robotic and virtual welding, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Explore Apprenticeships and Degree Opportunities: Learn about ‘Earn while you Learn’ programmes in Engineering, Business Management, Computing, and more. Hear from current apprentices about their experiences.
  • Career Guidance: SWC staff and Careers Advisors will provide advice, support, and guidance on next steps, helping visitors make informed choices.
  • Employer Exhibitions: Discover roles for design engineers, technical service engineers, welders/fabricators, CNC operators, and other engineering support positions.
  • Campus Tours: Explore the Dungannon campus and see the facilities available for full-time, part-time, and apprenticeship courses starting in September 2026.


Who Should Attend

The highly anticipated event is a fantastic opportunity for post-16 learners, their parents/guardians and those wishing to enter or move forward within the engineering sector to explore the campus, meet staff and learn all about the College's full-time, part-time and Apprenticeship course provision, which is now open for applications for courses starting September.

The Get Engineering initiative is a partnership encompassing South West College and leading engineering companies and aims to raise awareness of the range of career opportunities within the local engineering industry. The Get Engineering Careers fair is traditionally one of the most vibrant events in the South West College calendar and is organised in conjunction with local employers and is perfect for those considering a career in engineering.

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