South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has opened a new Industrial Training Centre at its Downpatrick Campus. The centre, designed to support skills development, innovation, and growth in electrical and mechatronic engineering, was officially opened by Councillor Philip Campbell, Chair of Newry Mourne and Down District Council.

The launch event included a business breakfast where representatives from local electrical and engineering organisations received information on training opportunities at the college across related disciplines. The facility offers specialised programmes, including Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification, Industrial 3D CAD Modelling, and Electrical Upskilling Levels 1 and 2.

SERC is an official training partner of Siemens and Autodesk. The college also provides innovation support through programmes such as InnovateUs, funded by the Department for Economy; Innovation Vouchers, funded by Invest NI; and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, funded by Invest NI and Innovate UK.

The centre's launch was supported by Connected, a programme funded by the Department for Economy, aimed at transferring knowledge on key industry developments. Tommy Martin, Principal and Chief Executive of SERC, stated that the centre equips learners with skills for high-value engineering roles and supports local economic growth.