South West College, OCN Provider of the Year, at the OCN 2026 Learning Endeavour Awards.
South West College was named OCN Provider of the Year at the OCN 2026 Learning Endeavour Awards, recognising the College's outstanding commitment to delivering learning opportunities, supporting learner success, and responding effectively to the needs of communities and employers.
As a further and higher education provider in Northern Ireland, South West College delivers education and training across Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE), Work-Based Learning, Traineeships, Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision and community learning programmes. The College works closely with awarding bodies, the Department for the Economy, employers and community partners to widen participation, promote inclusion and address regional skills needs.
Through flexible, learner-centred programmes, including vocational, digital and employability pathways, South West College supports learners of all ages and backgrounds. Its provision helps individuals build confidence, develop valuable skills and progress to further learning, training or employment, while making a positive contribution to local communities and the wider economy.
“It’s a very proud moment for us to be named Provider of the Year. We have introduced the Skills for Life and Work broad based model this year at South West College, and OCN has really opened up a lot of opportunities for our learners.”
Congratulations to South West College on this well-deserved achievement and on its continued commitment to empowering learners and supporting skills development across the region.
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