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  • Memorandum of Understanding Signed by Ulster University and South West College

    A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by Ulster University and South West College in the presence of First Minister Arlene Foster at Stormont Castle Monday 21 March 2016.  This agreement has been established as part of a SMART Region initiative spearheaded by First Minister Foster. 

    22 Mar 2016

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  • Regional finals of SkillbuildNI to be held at SWC

    The launch of the SkillBuildNI competition took place at the Technology and Skills Centre campus of South West College recently. The competition, which is held annually, pits the finest apprentices in Northern Ireland against each other. Trainees from 12 different trades contest against each other on the first step of their journey to the World Skills competition.

    29 Feb 2016

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  • Proposed images unveiled of world-leading South West College Erne Campus

    It’s exciting times ahead for the staff and students at South West College in Enniskillen with the prospects of a brand new Campus drawing ever closer. 

    29 Feb 2016

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  • 'Get Engineering' Careers Fair 2016

    On Saturday 5th march 2016 the Get Engineering Careers fair will again be held at South West College Dungannon Campus from 10.00am – 3.00pm. The event will celebrate engineering excellence across Tyrone and encourage more people to ‘get engineering.’

    08 Feb 2016

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  • SOUTH WEST COLLEGE HOST FIRST IN SERIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION CONFERENCES

    South West College played host to the Higher Education Enhancement Conference in it’s Dungannon campus. This was the first in a series of collaborative events that will be designed to support continuous personal development within the Higher Education sector.

    04 Feb 2016

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  • ‘Oops-a-Daisy’

    STEP Horticulture students from South West College (SWC) set up business ‘Oops-a daisy’ and won ‘Highly Commended’ in the Team Programme at Young Enterprise Event and now move on to a regional competition against local schools.

    03 Feb 2016

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  • Farry launches South West College Open Day

    Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today launched the next round of open days to be held in the six local further education Colleges. 

    21 Jan 2016

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  • Search for 2016 Apprentice of the Year begins

    Nominations are now open for the three award categories; Apprentice of the Year Award, Higher Level Apprentice of the Year Award and the Innovation in Partnership Award for Employers and Training Suppliers.

    04 Jan 2016

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  • South West College AutoTec Students take home the medals at UK Skills Show

    Following a three day competition hosted at the NEC, Birmingham, the winners for the IMI Skill Auto 2015 competition have been announced with a massive success for South West College Motor Vehicle students. Connor McGaughey; from Mountfield an NVQ Level 3 Motor Vehicle student at South West College Omagh Campus and an employee of Kelly's Garage Mountfield took home a Gold Medal in the AutoTec competition. His classmate Seamus Goodfellow an employee of Ballina Car Auto Repair won bronze in the same category.

    08 Dec 2015

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  • South West College Virtualisation Programme making a real difference to Zambian Children

    As part of South West College’s widening participation agenda, and embracing international partnerships, South West College is committed to growing its online presence and capability. The college has moved to the next level by virtualising the college curriculum offer both nationally and internationally. One such project is the delivery of a fully online course with students in Zambia.

    08 Dec 2015

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