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Picture of Carpentry winners alongside sponsors and tutors
News • Friday 20 February 2026

Carpentry Wins at SERC in Intercampus Skillbuild Competition

The South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Intercampus SkillBuild Competition took place in Newtownards Campus recently, where fifty-three trainees and apprentices from across the College demonstrated their abilities in one of nine skill areas.

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Staff and students at Truffle vintage shop in Downpatrick Campus.
News • 19 Feb 2026

SERC Shortlisted for Education Awards 2026

Shortlists in four categories for the for the all-island Education Awards 2026.
Picture of cabinet making competition winner with tutor and sponsors
News • 19 Feb 2026

Cabinet Making Success at SERC in Intercampus SkillBuild Competition

The South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Intercampus SkillBuild Competition took place in Newtownards Campus recently, where fifty-three trainees and apprentices from across the College demonstrated their abilities in one of nine skill areas.

Picture of SkillBuild Bricklaying podium placing students
News • 18 Feb 2026

Bricklaying Wins at SERC in Intercampus SkillBuild Competition

The South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Intercampus SkillBuild Competition took place in Newtownards Campus recently, where fifty-three trainees and apprentices from across the College demonstrated their abilities in one of nine skill areas.

Students taking part in the sighted guide training
News • 18 Feb 2026

Higher Level Apprentices Upskill with Community Sighted Guide Training

Valuable insight and practical knowledge gained from sighted guide training.
Students attending careers event
News • 17 Feb 2026

Join Us at the 2026 SERC Jobs & Careers Fairs

Plan to attend the SERC Job and Careers Fairs
Picture of all SERC SkillBuild competition category winners with award presenters
News • 17 Feb 2026

Apprentices Shine at SERC in Intercampus SkillBuild Competition

Fifty-three apprentices and trainees put their skills to the test in the annual Intercampus SkillBuild Competition at South Eastern Regional College (SERC).

Ben McKeating, with SERC Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle) apprentices Conaire Small, Ethan Boyd, Callum McGoldrick, and Ben Norrie (24, Cloghy).
News • 16 Feb 2026

Light Vehicle Intercampus Competition Kicks into Gear

Podium places for apprentices at Intercampus Light Vehicle Competition
Picture of group of SERC staff and guests at the motor vehicle event
News • 13 Feb 2026

Employers and Apprentices Welcomed at Motor Vehicle Engagement Event

As part of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week (NIAW), SERC hosted a motor vehicle engagement event where NI Employers and SERC apprentices shared their views on what a new Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Motor Vehicle would look like.

Picture of staff and students at a love your college event
News • 12 Feb 2026

Love Your College Week Demonstrates College Pride

Fun, prizes and appreciation for the college community were had at South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC) Love Your College Week.

Picture of Colin McGuckin, with Catherine Magee, Aine McGreeghan, and Victoria Boyd
News • 12 Feb 2026

NIAW Engineering Event Inspires Students

As part of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week (NIAW), South Eastern Regional College (SERC) recently hosted an engineering event to introduce prospective apprentices to local employers in the industry.

SERC Fire and Security lecturer Robert Hamill with John Devine (business development manager, Hikvision), Mia Zhang (Hikvision regional manager, Ireland) and Mark McKenna (business development manager, Hikvision) at the opening of the new training facility at SERC’s Newtownards Campus.
News • 11 Feb 2026

State of the Art Fire and Security Training Facility Opens at SERC

SERC Newtownards Campus unveiled a new fire and security training facility during NI Apprenticeship Week.

Kyla and Dontay Hanaway
News • 10 Feb 2026

NI Apprenticeship Week Success at SERC

Over 500 visitors to SERC NI Apprenticeship Week Have a Go sessions.
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