Catering students at South West College are on ‘frying’ form thanks to the launch of a new business engagement initiative which aims to tap into local specialist knowledge in the catering industry.

08 Dec 2014

The hard work and creativity of future entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland, is set to be acknowledged at the Future Student of Business Awards taking place at Titanic Belfast this week. 

05 Dec 2014

South West College has been recognised for its work in training the bookkeepers of the future with a Gold Centre award from the International Association of Book-keepers (IAB).

26 Nov 2014

South West College received 3 awards at the 16th Annual Plaisterers’ Training Awards, held at the Plaisterers’ Hall in the City of London on Tuesday 4th November. The awards recognise the highest standards of achievement in training and education within the UK plastering trade.

12 Nov 2014

South West College, Omagh Campus will host an NI BIM Technology and Design Showcase on Wednesday 19th November. This free event will comprise of a host of demonstrations, workshops and guest talks relating to the latest technologies and design procedures. The event has been organised by NI BIM Hub in partnership with South West College and Ulster University, due to the rapid increase in industry demand for BIM technology advice and guidance.

11 Nov 2014

Staff and students at South West College flocked to the college’s restaurants on 26th September for coffee and cakes, all in aid of Macmillan’s World’s Largest Coffee Morning, its flagship national fundraising event. The event raised £1200.00, which will be used to provide invaluable cancer support services across the local area of Tyrone and Fermanagh. 

17 Oct 2014

The Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings was the venue for this week’s special event to showcase the role of the six regional Further Education (FE) Colleges in widening participation to Higher Education. The event, sponsored by the Committee for Employment and Learning, was attended by key stakeholders including business and trade union representatives, MLAs, as well as staff and students from the six regional Further Education Colleges.

17 Oct 2014

19 year old South West College student Jordan Rochford is pictured with his recent accolades won on the stock car racing scene.

15 Oct 2014

South West College recently launched a new Apprenticeship in Providing Financial Services in a drive to support the development of this economically important sector. The apprenticeship is fully-funded by the Department for Employment and Learning and has been developed in collaboration with the Financial Skills Partnership, based on the sector needs and specific requirements of local employers.

10 Oct 2014

South West College motor vehicle apprentice Declan McGrath, from Belleek, County Fermanagh scooped a gold medal in automotive technology at the recent EuroSkills competition in Lille, France.

09 Oct 2014