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West College Scotland is delighted to be working in Partnership with DSM Nutritional Products, to launch prestigious apprenticeship opportunities

A world-leading company is offering ambitious young people a life-shaping chance to succeed in engineering and science as part of its team in North Ayrshire.

West College Scotland supports the recovery of the Tourism and Hospitality Sector

HIT Scotland and the Scottish Tourism Alliance launch Tourism and Hospitality Talent Development Programme.

The Critical Engineer, helping SMEs start their Innovation Journey

As part of the Critical Engineer initiative, West College Scotland was delighted to host ‘Change through the Lens of Covid’ an online event today, which saw SMEs from across Scotland come together for an interactive session, designed to prepare them for Scotland’s Advancing Manufacturing future.

WCS to support Women into Engineering event with local partners

West College Scotland Launches Skill Boost Courses

The Young Person’s Guarantee was launched in November 2020 to protect young people from the economic impact of COVID-19. To support this, the College has created a range of short duration online Skills Boost courses to allow young people to upskill for specific industry sectors.

SCOTTISH APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2021

This week is Scottish Apprentice Week and the College will be celebrating the diversity that that makes work-based learning good for individuals, employers and the economy.

MSP Jamie Hepburn visits WCS Business Skills Foundation Apprentices

With Scottish Apprenticeship Week activities all taking a slightly different format this year, West College Scotland was delighted to welcome Jamie Hepburn, Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills to speak to our Renfrewshire Council Foundation Apprenticeship Business Skills cohort.

WCS and ScottishPower team up for digital learning boost!

Partnership offers digital support to Creative Industries & Computing Students

College Secures Savoy Educational Trust Grant to Support Virtual Learning

West College Scotland is delighted to secure funding from the Savoy Educational Trust, whose aim is to advance and develop education, training and qualification within the hospitality sector.

WCS Alumni to Open new Photography Studio in Glasgow

Two of our former students have taken the time during the latest restrictions to get their new business venture up and running, and plan to open a new photography studio on 1 May in Govan, Glasgow.

West College Scotland Drives Futuristic Exhibition

In a first of its kind for the UK and inspired by Berlin’s cutting-edge art scene, West College Scotland is proud to bring a ground-breaking drive-through photographic exhibition to Glasgow.

Callum goes 360!

Past student Callum Nicol has gone full circle by coming back to the College to recruit a new apprentice for his team at 360 Boat Services

School Pupils Make a Flying Start to their Careers

Two pupils from St Stephen’s High School are off to a flying start, as they are on course to successfully complete an NQ in Travel, Tour Guiding and Airport Operations at West College Scotland.

First Ever #ChooseCollege Virtual Showcase to take place on 26 May

The free exhibition and information event will see colleges from all over Scotland including West College Scotland, come together on one virtual platform to showcase their courses and share information about college life.

Don’t forget you can collect your lateral flow tests from College

Lateral Flow Testing kits are  available for all College staff and students who are regularly timetabled on campus. Request your kit today!

Former WCS Business Student Wins Prestigious 2021 Farmplanner Award

Thirty-four-year-old, Debbie Dawkins has made the transition from college to university with ease. After successfully completing her HND in Business at West College Scotland, Debbie was accepted on to year three at SRUC to study a degree in Rural Business Management. Having been awarded her college graduation class prize, Debbie has continued to excel, going on to scoop the prestigious 2021 Farmplanner Award.

Professional Cookery Student Secures Chef Job at CalMac Ferries

Twenty-nine-year-old Nathan McGonigal from Greenock has always had a passion for cooking and working as a Kitchen Porter at a local care home gave him a taste for the industry. Striving for more and with some encouragement from a friend he decided to follow his dream and apply to study Professional Cookery at West College Scotland. Going from strength to strength, Nathan has now secured his first Chef role at CalMac Ferries.

State-of-the-Art Video Equipment Enhances Practical Learning for West College Scotland Professional Cookery Students

Thanks to funding from the Savoy Educational Trust, West College Scotland Professional Cookery students are now able to get the most out of their practical learning from both college and home.

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND PARTNERS XSITE ON STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

West College Scotland has partnered with XSite Braehead, Scotland’s leading entertainment destination on an exciting student photography exhibition. The exhibition is open now until 16th August.

Widening Access for Women into STEM

On International Women in Engineering day (Wed 23 June), we are delighted to announce that we’re working on an exciting project funded by Skills Development Scotland in partnership with Forth Valley College and Equate Scotland to develop awareness, access and participation for young females to become involved in STEM activities and pathways