SWDT students forge powerful anti-knife crime message with inspiring new statue

News Article • Added 6 Weeks Ago

Seventeen proud teenagers from South West Durham Training (SWDT) have channelled their metal fabrication and welding skills into a powerful new artwork, creating their very own version of the iconic Knife Angel.

Business IQ Awards

News Article • Added 12 Weeks Ago

South West Durham Training celebrates top training and skills award at prestigious event

SWDT investment in cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) welding technology

News Article • Added 18 Weeks Ago

New AR welding tech fires up future talent at South West Durham Training

National Apprenticeship Week: County Durham manufacturer keeps engineering in the family

News Article • Added 25 Weeks Ago

As National Apprenticeship Week (10th – 16th February 2025) shines a light on skills development, one North East manufacturing firm is proving that engineering runs in the blood.

Energetic robot brings engineering to life for local schoolchildren

News Article • Added 57 Weeks Ago

Engineering was brought to life for more than 100 young children at the launch of a book which aims to boost STEM learning in early years education.

Tim on the right tracks after apprenticeship distinction

News Article • Added 59 Weeks Ago

Tim Berry is on the right tracks after achieving his welding apprenticeship with a distinction.