SRC's Newry March open day attracts over 600 attendees

Over the first two weeks of March, the College opened its doors to welcome attendees, offering them the chance to hear directly from current students and lecturers about how an apprenticeship, further education, or higher education course at Southern Regional College can boost their job prospects.

At the Newry Open Day, attendees enjoyed a variety of activities, including sampling culinary creations prepared by professional cookery students, viewing beauty therapy and upstyling demonstrations, observing science practicals and fingerprint analysis, participating in robotics and programming demonstrations, and experiencing a virtual welding machine. These activities provided a glimpse into life at the College. Additionally, attendees had the chance to spin the wheel to win free goodies, such as water bottles, t-shirts, and hoodies.

With fully funded further education, apprenticeships, and higher-level apprenticeship courses, the College has seen a surge in interest from potential students. Over 600 attendees visited the Newry East and West campuses on Wednesday, 5th March, to explore their options. Among the attendees were Alannah Murchan and Molly O'Gorman. Alannah is interested in pursuing a childcare qualification, while Molly was seeking a qualification in beauty therapy.

Raymond Sloan, Director of Client Services commented: “With young people and adult returners on the verge of making crucial career decisions, we were thrilled to welcome attendees and their families to our Newry campuses to explore their options.

“This Open Day at Newry truly highlighted the strength of our community and the commitment the College has to empowering the next generation of learners.”