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SERC Art trainee Mary-Ellen McLoughlin with some of her paintings
News • Tuesday 21 July 2026

Art Traineeship at SERC is a Positive Step for Mary-Ellen

Starting a course at SERC was a big change for Mary-Ellen McLoughlin but she says it was definitely the right way to progress.

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Conor Dowds looks down from the raised walkway in the SERC Lisburn Campus plumbing workshop
News • 20 Jul 2026

In the workshop and in the ring, Conor has plans to progress

Talented athlete, Conor Dowds, is working at his plumbing traineeship alongside boxing training.

Gerard Gallagher in the mechatronics workshop at SERC Lisburn Campus
News • 16 Jun 2026

Gerard on course for university after support from James Kane Foundation grant

A SERC student says his foundation degree course has set him up to progress to university and follow his career ambitions.
SERC award winner Cathy McNally speaks to the audience at the FE Sector Excellence Awards
News • 10 Jun 2026

SERC Students and Staff Recognised at FE Sector Celebration

SERC students and staff and their guests enjoyed an evening of celebration at the FE sector Excellence Awards presentation.
Hairdressing student Rebekah Benson in the SERC Lisburn Campus Salon
News • 04 Jun 2026

Real-life Learning at SERC suits Rebekah

Hairdressing student Rebekah Benson has progressed from a Traineeship to a Level 3 Diploma course and benefits from the professional salon facilities at SERC Lisburn Campus.

Higher Level Apprentice Grace Dugan in the SERC Bangor Campus kitchen
News • 03 Jun 2026

Come and Visit and Explore your Future at SERC

SERC's Full-time and Part-time Open Evening runs from 5pm until 8pm on Thursday 4 June at Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards Campuses.

Curtis Ford (centre), 1st place in javelin with fellow competitors.
News • 01 Jun 2026

Win for Curtis at Irish Schools Track and Field Championships 2026

Another win for sports student Curtis.
Barbering Trainee Andrew Cassidy in the SERC salon on the Lisburn Campus
News • 21 May 2026

Career Pivot for Andrew Starts with a Traineeship at SERC

A traineeship in barbering at SERC is offering new opportunities and new hope for the future for Lisburn man Andrew Cassidy.
A row of people, some holding certificates and model heads in the reception of the SERC Lisburn Campus salon
News • 01 May 2026

Student Hairdressers Show Their Creativity with Colour

Hair professionals visited SERC Lisburn Campus to judge the college hairdressing competition.
Alderman Owen Gawith, with students, Matthew Beech, Brody Fyffe McFadden, Victor Smith Quiroz, Ethan Hopkins and Jameson Cheuk.
News • 27 Apr 2026

Chef Students Serve Up Tasty Ways to Cut Food Waste

Practical advice and a selection of tasty, budget-friendly recipes devised by students.
Visitors from Lisburn Chamber gather on the stairs at SERC Lisburn Campus foyer
News • 22 Apr 2026

Insight to SERC Business Support for Lisburn Chamber Guests

SERC business support team welcomed visitors from Lisburn Chamber for a tour of the SERC Lisburn Campus recently.

SERC Fire and Security apprentice Thomas Burns with teaching staff at the college's workshop on SERC Lisburn Campus
News • 15 Apr 2026

SERC team on the shortlist for UK Fire and Security training award

The Fire and Security Systems teaching team has made it to the finals of a UK-wide award for innovation in the industry.
Beauty students with their certificates for winning the intercampus skills competition
News • 27 Mar 2026

Budding Beauty Therapists Test Skills in Intercampus Competition

The intercampus skills competition for Beauty Therapy students took place on SERC Lisburn Campus recently
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