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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

West College's marketing team, as part of the CDN Marketing and Communications Network, has been shortlisted for a Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Award for its Choose College campaign.

Local pupils from Kilpatrick School have been getting hands on in the College’s Motor Vehicle department this term, transforming one of our cars into Thomas the Tank Engine!

7 of the current Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering students at West College Scotland Paisley Campus will be progressing onto highly sought after Modern Apprenticeship schemes after the summer with various big-name employers including Babcock, Chivas, Diageo, BAE Systems and Rolls Royce.