South West College organised the Get Engineering careers fair at its Dungannon campus on March 28, 2026, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The free event connected visitors with over 30 employers from the advanced manufacturing and engineering industry.

Attendees viewed live demonstrations and workshops on 3D scanning, rapid prototyping, robotic and virtual welding, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies. They gained hands-on experience with locally manufactured machinery exported globally.

Local employers including McCloskey International, Terex, Mallaghan Engineering, Dunbia, Nugent Engineering, and Edge Innovate attended to discuss jobs, entry routes, career paths, and applications. Exhibition stands covered roles for design engineers, technical service engineers, welders, fabricators, CNC operators, and engineering business support.

Prospective students learned about degree options, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships, and higher-level apprenticeships. Current apprentices shared details on their programmes. College staff provided career guidance.

The event targeted post-16 learners, parents, guardians, and those seeking to enter or advance in engineering. Visitors explored full-time, part-time, and apprenticeship courses, with applications open for September 2026.

John Dolan, Deputy Head of Department for Engineering at South West College, encouraged people to attend for information on apprenticeships.