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🧑‍🏭 Looking for a career as a Welder?

Twelve training opportunities are now available through the Welding Academy at South West College (SWC).This intensive six-week programme provides industry-standard training and accredited qualifications to prepare participants for a career in welding.

Participants can also choose to complete an introduction to robotic welding. Eligible applicants will be invited to an information session and interview during the week beginning Monday 24 August 2026 at SWC's welding facility in Cookstown.

Training runs from Monday 7 September to Friday 16 October 2026.Those who successfully complete the Academy are guaranteed a job interview with one of the supporting employers. Participants will also receive a £185 weekly training allowance, plus help with travel and childcare costs.

Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gWgE8P68

Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 21 August 2026.

🔐 Looking to develop your team’s cyber security skills?

Our Level 4 Cyber Security for Business course is a great opportunity for organisations looking to upskill or retrain staff in an increasingly digital workplace.

Participants will develop their knowledge and understanding of key cyber security practices, helping businesses build stronger digital skills within their teams.

📅 Starts Tuesday 29 September
💻 Online delivery – Tuesdays & Wednesdays
💷 £179 per employee*
🎓 Level 4 Cyber Security

IT experience, Level 3 (A-level or equivalent) in IT, or relevant industry experience required.

Part-funded through Skills Focus for eligible businesses.

Part-funded by the Department for the Economy NI.

For NI employers with fewer than 250 staff.

👉 Interested in upskilling your team? Get in touch today: https://bit.ly/450I8Mn or contact: [email protected]

📊 Want to strengthen your team’s data skills for just £86?

Join our 15-week online Data Analytics course starting Thursday 8th October (5.30–9.30pm). Ideal for organisations looking to turn everyday data into smarter, faster decisions.

Participants will learn how to:
✔️ Confidently analyse and interpret data
✔️ Build clear, impactful dashboards and reports
✔️ Use data to support better decision-making

Part-funded by the Department for the Economy NI

For NI employers with fewer than 250 staff.

📲 Enquire now https://bit.ly/450I8Mn to register your interest, or contact:
📧 [email protected]

Funding Opportunity for Northern Ireland Businesses
Have an innovative idea, product or service you're ready to take further?
The Business Innovation Grant (BIG) is now open, offering grants of up to £20,000 to help sole traders, micro businesses and SMEs across Northern Ireland develop, commercialise and launch innovative projects.
Funding can support activities including:
💡 Market research and validation
🛠 Product and service development
🌍 Exploring and entering new markets
🤝 Trade fairs and exhibitions
📈 Commercialisation and growth planning
📅 Applications open: Monday 10 August 2026
⏰ Deadline: Friday 4 September 2026, 12 noon
Whether you're refining a new idea, developing your next product or preparing to reach new customers, this could provide the support you need to move your innovation forward.

Find out more and apply at: www.innovateni.com/big

📱✨ Turn your social media into a powerful marketing tool.

Whether you run a hotel, restaurant, café, visitor attraction or tourism business, having a strong online presence is more important than ever.

Our Level 2 Social Media for Hospitality & Tourism course will help you create engaging content, grow your audience, and promote your business with confidence.

📅 Starts: Wednesday 4th November
🕕 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
💻 Duration: 6 weeks | Online

💷 Only £20 per employee for eligible businesses, thanks to Skills Focus funding.

This programme is available to eligible businesses with fewer than 250 employees based in Northern Ireland.

📲 Enquire now https://bit.ly/450I8Mn to register your interest, or contact:

📧 [email protected]

🎉 Our popular Leadership Micro-Credentials for businesses are back – just £30 per employee for 7 weeks starting in September.

Leadership and Management training continues to be our most requested bespoke training programme – and for good reason. Every successful business needs strong, confident leaders.

Our flexible Micro-Credentials are designed with industry in mind, allowing you to upskill your workforce in a way that suits your business. Whether you prefer online learning, face-to-face delivery, daytime or evening sessions, we'll tailor the training to fit around your business.

To learn more, or to have a chat about your business's training needs, email [email protected] or visit https://bit.ly/450I8Mn

We'd love to help you develop your workforce and support your business to grow.

💼 🏢👉Are you self-employed or a business with fewer than 250 employees in NI?

Your business could be eligible for funding towards Level 2 and above courses at South West College through the Department for the Economy (DfE) Skills Focus Programme. The programme can part-fund course fees, helping you and your team gain new skills, enhance qualifications, and support business growth.🎓📚

Check your eligibility today and start developing the skills your business needs with South West College.

📩 [email protected]

✨ Student Spotlight - Rachel Deazley✨

My passion has always been helping people feel confident, relaxed, and cared for, so studying the Level 3 Body Massage course at South West College was the perfect next step for me.

As the owner of Serene Beauty in Dromore, I wanted to expand my skills and offer more treatments to my clients. The course gave me the practical knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience to provide professional body massage treatments, while also strengthening my understanding of client care and wellbeing.

One of the best parts of my experience was the support from my tutor and classmates. Everyone was so welcoming, and the learning environment made it easy to build confidence and develop new skills.

Since completing the course, I've been able to expand the services I offer within my business, helping even more clients enjoy the benefits of relaxation and wellbeing. It has also inspired me to keep learning, gain more qualifications, and continue growing both personally and professionally.

I'd definitely recommend South West College to anyone thinking about developing their skills. The combination of practical training, expert support, and encouragement made the experience both enjoyable and rewarding, and it's helped me take the next step in my career.

If you're thinking about taking your first step into massage therapy or expanding your existing skills why not check out the course and apply today>>> https://swc.pulse.ly/5nywgxcxoj

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Up to 90% funding available towards course fee, for eligible businesses, through Skills Focus - For more info contact: [email protected]

👩‍🏭 Welding Academy 🧑‍🏭

🚨 Interested in a career in welding? 🚨
South West College is hosting an Information & Enrolment Session for the upcoming DFE Assured Skills Welding Academy at our Kilcronagh Welding Facility, Cookstown.

📅 Tuesday 4 August
🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm
Drop in to:
✅ Get help completing your Academy application
✅ Learn about the 6-week intensive training programme (7 September – 16 October 2026)
✅ Find out about the industry-recognised welding qualifications you'll gain
✅ Meet our team and learn about the supporting employers offering guaranteed interviews on successful completion
✅ Ask any questions about the course, training allowance (£185 per week), travel and childcare support

The Academy is delivered through the Department for the Economy's Assured Skills Programme and is designed to prepare participants for careers in the engineering and manufacturing sector.

For full details and to apply online, visit: https://nidirect.pulse.ly/g8hiinc3bl
We look forward to welcoming you on 4 August!

The supporting companies taking part in the Academy are:

Bruce Engineering
Combilift
EDGE Innovate
Kane Group
McGahan Engineering Ltd
Moyle Engineering
Muldoon
Portafill International Ltd
Sandvik
SCL Exhausts Ltd
Specdrum Ltd
TBC Conversions
Terex Careers - NI and ROI
Terramac Fabrication Ltd

🚨 Interested in a career in welding? 🚨
South West College is hosting an Information & Enrolment Session for the upcoming DFE Assured Skills Welding Academy at our Kilcronagh Welding Facility, Cookstown.
📅 Tuesday 4 August
🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm
Drop in to:
✅ Get help completing your Academy application
✅ Learn about the 6-week intensive training programme (7 September – 16 October 2026)
✅ Find out about the industry-recognised welding qualifications you'll gain
✅ Meet our team and learn about the supporting employers offering guaranteed interviews on successful completion
✅ Ask any questions about the course, training allowance (£185 per week), travel and childcare support
The Academy is delivered through the Department for the Economy's Assured Skills Programme and is designed to prepare participants for careers in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
For full details and to apply online, visit: https://lnkd.in/dAVAHgk
We look forward to welcoming you on 4 August!

Looking for a career as a Welder?

Twelve training opportunities are now available through the Welding Academy at South West College (SWC).

This intensive six-week programme provides industry-standard training and accredited qualifications to prepare participants for a career in welding. Participants can also choose to complete an introduction to robotic welding.

Eligible applicants will be invited to an information session and interview during the week beginning Monday 24 August 2026 at SWC's welding facility in Cookstown.

Training runs from Monday 7 September to Friday 16 October 2026.

Those who successfully complete the Academy are guaranteed a job interview with one of the supporting employers. Participants will also receive a £185 weekly training allowance, plus help with travel and childcare costs.

Read more and apply: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/welding-academy

Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 21 August 2026.

South West College Specdrum Ltd Bruce Engineering EDGE Innovate

👏 We're delighted to be running another cohort of our popular Leadership and Management Micro-Credentials from 1st July at SWC:

Understanding Leadership £13
Understanding How to Motivate and Improve Performance £17

Delivered online in the evening, these flexible courses are designed to help you develop your leadership and management skills around your working day.

Whether you're looking to enhance your current role or prepare for future career opportunities, these practical micro-credentials provide valuable knowledge and skills that you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Places are limited, so don't miss out. Secure your place today:
Register here https://lnkd.in/dYNHguFu

𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟
𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦

Advance your career and develop essential skills with our accredited modules:

👉 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
Level: 3
Credit Value: 2
Start Date: Wednesday 1st July | 6PM - 9 PM
Delivery: 9 Hours | 100% Online
Cost: £13 per employee for eligible businesses

👉 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
Level: 3
Credit Value: 2
Start Date: Wednesday 1st July | 6PM - 9 PM
Delivery: 12 Hours | 100% Online
Cost: £17 per employee for eligible businesses

Apply Today 🔗https://outlook.pulse.ly/3aq0ggk5uj

For more info: 📧[email protected]

Part funded by Department for the Economy | Skills Focus