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Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero officially launches Renewable Training Centres

WCS join the Energy Efficiency Training Network comprising of nine colleges to launch new training centres

Recipe for Success

Eighteen-year-old Eilidh Baxter from Greenock is set to join the team at Cameron House Hotels new fine dining restaurant Tamburrini & Wishart’s.

Competition success for Hairdressing, Beauty & Makeup Artistry students!

We are celebrating success this summer after being placed in an outstanding 10 categories at the Association of Hairdressers & Therapists National Photographic Competition 2021.

West College Scotland receives Carers Federation Quality Standard Accreditation

West College Scotland is delighted to have become one of the first Scottish colleges to achieve the Carers Federation Quality Standard in Carer Support (QSCS) accreditation.

Mini Game Jam - New Dates Announced! (1)

We're pleased to announce that the Mini Game Jam events led by award winning lecturer Dr Amanda Ford will be commencing in September.

From Foundation to Modern Apprentice: Sophie shows us how it’s done!

Modern Apprentice Sophie McGoldrick is paving the way for her peers by taking the first steps towards a successful career in Engineering.

West College Scotland leads 'Bricks of Skills' Erasmus + Strategic Partnership project

Shortlist success for WCS

West College Scotland are delighted to be shortlisted in two categories at the upcoming The Herald Scotland & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards 2021.

New research says 12% of school pupils will learn with a college

College Development Network (CDN) published a new research report, ‘Co-Creating the Learner Journey: School-College Partnerships and Effective Skills Pathways’.

The Future looks bright for James Frew Academy

It’s the start of a bright new future for our James Frew Academy recruits as they complete their apprenticeships at West College Scotland to enter fully into the world of work.

College Development Network Awards 2021 -We made the shortlist!

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for a fantastic 5 categories in this year’s CDN Awards!

West College Scotland welcomes Minister for Further Education to Greenock

Jamie Hepburn MSP, the Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Training yesterday (Wednesday 22nd) visited West College Scotland’s Greenock campus.

Well done to our teams raising vital funds for MacMillan Cancer Support

Over £2800 has been raised so far!

Welcome to our new James Frew Academy Apprentices!

WCS welcomes new cohort of recruits

Collage at the College

HNC Graphic Design students were thrilled to take part in a worldwide wall art project set by Artist James Reid.

WCS receives Diversity Award for addressing digital exclusion

West College Scotland has been recognised at the Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards.

Our Virtual Graduations 2021

Our Graduation Ceremonies are truly the highlight of our year, and this week we celebrated over 1000 Graduates success across three virtual ceremonies.

College Secures Digital Xtra Funding to Deliver ‘Coding Beyond Covid’

West College Scotland is delighted to have been awarded funding from Digital Xtra to deliver ‘Coding Beyond Covid’, inspiring young people to understand and create technology and learn about the careers within this area from sector specialists.

Apprenticeship success for Shaun

Motor Vehicle student, Shaun Lindsay is moving from Greenock to the Granite city for his dream job!

WCS Supports Green Legacy Hiroshima

West College Scotland’s Learner Development department are to become partners of the Green Legacy Hiroshima Initiative. The project has been established to safeguard and spread worldwide, the seeds and saplings of Hiroshima’s atomic Bomb survivor trees.