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Scotland’s Colleges Collaborate on National #ChooseCollege Campaign

What’s more important than a choice about your future? That’s the question driving Scotland’s colleges as they urge those who are considering their future career options, to choose college.

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West - Committed to Climate Change

West College Scotland strives to embed sustainability through knowledge, engagement, collaboration and innovation. Sustainability is an integral part of our operations and does bring about positive, sustainable change for the future.

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16th HR Network National Awards 2023

West College Scotland’s HR and Organisational Development team have received multiple recognitions for their work recently.

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Magazine Partnership is One in a ‘Mill-ion’!

At West College Scotland we’ve had an incredible partnership with Mill Magazine for over four years now - giving photography students the unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience, grow their portfolio and have their work published within the popular magazine.

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Student Mariia Wins Prestigious ‘Rising Star Award’!

Mariia Tkachuk is the first West College Scotland student to be a recipient of the prestigious award, which provides grants to help young people realise their potential to achieve their career aspirations across a range of sectors.

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Kenny’s tee-riffic time at Ryder Cup!

Sport and Fitness Lecturer, Kenny MacKenzie had the opportunity of a lifetime this month to get involved in the European Ryder Cup team.

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Beat the Boss

West College Scotland were delighted to again host the annual James Frew Academy “Beat the Boss” competition which was held on 6 October at their Paisley Campus.

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Robin Wins Top Award

West College Scotland’s Stakeholder Experience Co-ordinator, Robin Chandler has received a top recognition at the Sparqs Student Engagement Awards 2023. Robin was delighted to be presented with the Outstanding Staff Member award.

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West College Scotland Hosts ‘Ada Lovelace Day’

Teaming up with local schools, Renfrew High and Park Mains High School the College welcomed female pupils to take part in a range of activities focused around computing and music technology.

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West Staff Makes the Shortlist for 2023 Cyber Awards

West College Scotland is delighted to announce that Iain Shand, Computing Curriculum and Quality Leader, has been shortlisted for this year’s Cyber Security Awards

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Double win for West apprentices at NHS Awards

Science students Teri & Mohannad were delighted to take home top awards at the NHSGGC Modern Apprentice Celebration 2023 earlier this month.

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Under the microscope with our science students

West College Scotland’s Greenock Science department have participated in a pioneering outreach programme in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, Oxford Instruments, the Royal Microscopical Society and Hitachi High Technology USA.

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West is leading the way in Fire Sprinkler Installation training

Currently the only college in Scotland, and one of only 3 colleges in the UK to provide the training, West College is offering the ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation covering Residential and Commercial sprinkler installation

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Graphic Design Students go Head-to-Head to Design Karate Club Logo

West College Scotland, HNC Graphic Design students have teamed up with local Karate club JKS Clyde to design their new company logo.

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Scottish Games Award Nomination

It’s a double whammy for our Paisley Computing team this month, with Dr Amanda Ford being nominated for the Community Spirit Award at this year’s Scottish Games Award.

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Xcite-ing times for Mhairi!

Greenock Employability Adviser, Mhairi Powell was delighted to support one of our industry partners towards a big win at the Inverclyde Inspirational Award last month. The annual event held at Greenock’s Cruden Hall saw Xcite Activity Play Centre receive a top accolade for the Inspirational Community Organisation Award after Mhairi nominated them for their efforts to provide a positive and inclusive experience for those in the local community.

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College Staff are Leading the Way with Professional Development

West College Scotland staff were amongst the recent cohort of CMI Leadership and Management students to successfully achieve their Level 8 certificate.

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Academy Students Secure Apprenticeships

4 young apprentices are starting our their careers in Plumbing and Heating after progressing through their qualifications with our Plumbing and Heating departments. Dean Burns, Michael Holmes, Damain McDonald and Calum Power have all successfully secured apprenticeships following completion of the James Paterson & Sons Apprenticeship Academy at our Greenock Finnart Street campus last year.

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Student Alumni have Designed a Successful Career

Last week saw former Graphic Design students, Sean Kelly and Cameron Hunter return to the College to speak to our newest cohort of design students about their journey from education to industry.

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Pathways perform Aladdin!

West College Scotland Greenock Campus Learner Development department finally got to perform their magical production of Aladdin after 2 years of rehearsing.

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