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A group of Motor Vehicle students from West College Scotland are gearing up to take on their very own Top Gear style challenge.

Supported by Skills Development Scotland (SDS), West College Scotland is working with schools and employers across the region to offer Foundation Apprenticeships in engineering, civil engineering, software development, healthcare, childcare, financial service and business.

Already the largest boat show in Scotland and the biggest brokerage show in the UK, Scotland’s Boat Show 2016’s popular Food & Drink Pavilion promises to be the best yet after a partnership agreement with West College Scotland means that young hospitality students will have the chance to work alongside famous TV celebrity chef Nick Nairn at this year’s show.

In student Aisha’s own words “the main thing you need to know about me is I’m deaf” – but as her online blog shows, this is only part of her story.

Teaming up with the Prince’s Trust as part of their ‘Get Into’ programme, WCS put thirteen youngsters to work, delivering a six week course in Electrical Installation.