APPRENTICESHIPS
APPRENTICESHIPS OFFER A STEPPING STONE TO HIGHER EDUCATION, CAREER PROGRESSION, WORKING GLOBALLY, OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND MORE, SAYS SOUTH WEST COLLEGE… Getting ahead with an apprenticeship apprenticeships
South West College has marked Northern Ireland (NI) Apprenticeship Week 2024 by sharing success stories from students using the apprenticeship pathway to get ahead in their chosen careers. Darragh Burke from Derrygonnelly studies Level 2 Painting and Decorating at the Enniskillen Technology and Skills Centre and is employed as an apprentice with Shane Kelly from Belleek. Darragh said, “The apprenticeship pathway is perfect for young people interested in starting employment as it means you can be employed while earning your qualifications. “As an apprentice, I have had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects including applying paint systems by brush
and roller, preparing for and applying specialist decorative finishes, and applying paint systems by the airless spray method.” Andrew Mc Cann from Aughnacloy studied Plumbing and Heating at the Omagh campus. Andrew said, “Apprenticeships give you the skills and knowledge to succeed in your career and are an ideal pathway into many different careers. For anyone considering studying a trade apprenticeship at the College, it is an excellent place to learn, with fantastic facilities for everyone.” Aine Leonard from Dromore completed a Brickwork apprenticeship at the Omagh campus, working on private housing developments, where she has honed her abilities in
Aine Leonard from Dromore studied a Brickwork apprenticeship at SWC Omagh, and feels the apprenticeship route opens doors to a wider range of experiences.
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