Graphic Design students from West College have once again impressed live client Cohesion Medical with their creative skills.
Gamers take Berlin
Computer Games Development students from the College's Greenock campus recently embarked on an educational trip to Germany’s capital city of Berlin.
The Art of Hair and Make-up
Make-up Artistry students wow the crowds at their end of year showcase!
We played host to the General Pharmaceutical Council
We were delighted to welcome the General Pharmaceutical Council at our Abercorn Conference Centre, Paisley Campus this week. Lynsey Cleland, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); Director for Scotland came to engage with our pharmacy students and pharmacy education and training specialists.
Another Year, Another Great Result
It was another beautiful result for our talented Hairdressing and Make-up Artistry students at this year’s Association of Hairdressing and Therapists (AHT) finals competition.
We're hosting Scottish CPD seminars in Lead and Hard Metals in April
On the 27th April, the Lead Sheet Association (LSA) technical experts will be running two half-day seminars in Scotland, looking at the different applications of Rolled Lead Sheet or Traditional Hard Metals such as copper and zinc. Places are limited, book yours today!
Changes to Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) Funding
The Scottish Government has notified us of major changes to Individual Learning Accounts. The revised scheme will come into effect in October 2017 and will be called an Individual Training Account (ITA).
WCS welcomes Microsoft to help inspire Computing students to chase their dreams and create the next technical breakthroughs
Over 160 of our NC, HNC and HND Computing students took part in a two-day workshop at our Paisley campus
Johnstone High School Kids become Mobile App Developers for a day at WCS
As part of the Renfrewshire Council STEM initiative, we welcomed 15 pupils from Johnstone High School for a full-day App development workshop. The students really enjoyed it and hopefully some of them will consider a career in programming, a skill which is in high demand in Scotland right now.
George Clooney’s Christmas message to West College Scotland!
Hollywood superstar George Clooney has recorded a special message to all staff at West College Scotland!
West College Scotland First For Technological Innovation
THIS month West College Scotland becomes the first College in the UK, and possibly the world, to be chosen by Microsoft as Showcase School. This is just the latest step in West College Scotland’s development as a leader of technology and innovation in education.
Geared up for Charity
Last month, West Colleges Scotland’s Motor Vehicle department at the Clydebank campus were delighted to donate £417.20 to the St Margaret of Scotland Hospice.
West College Students Bring Colour to the School Day
West College Scotland students have been bringing pupil’s designs to life and bringing some colour to the school day at Kilpatrick School in Dalmuir.
Ross powers through to British Finals
A West College Scotland student is raising the bar for Sport in Inverclyde after qualifying for the Great Britain Powerlifting Federation Junior Championships.
Former WCS Construction student runner-up for Scotland at the 2015 CITB Apprentice of the Year Award
Earlier this month, David Deavy, former West College Scotland student in Roof Slating & Tiling, won the runner up prize for Scotland at the 2015 Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Apprentice of the Year Award.
Great New-Year start ahead for WCS pre-apprentice electrical engineering students entering employment with UK’s leading generator specialist
This once again proves the success of our course in answering employers’ needs and helping students secure employment as apprentice electricians.
Community Partners Join Together
A group of 20 Design and Media students will be the first to take advantage of the community benefits programme which forms a key part of the new £22m Clydebank Leisure Centre.
College Graduations Commended by Scottish Parliament
The achievements of West College Scotland students and staff have been officially recognised in the Scottish Parliament.
WCS acting students help Kibble kids blossom on stage
Last week, our very own acting star Jasmin Riggins and her fellow acting students helped Kibble kids blossom on stage at school panto.
Nearly 100 electrical contractors get to grips with technical topics and industry changes at WCS
We were delighted to host this year again the NICEIC Scotland Roadshow.
