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National Pilot of Innovation Literacy Launchpad Set to Transform Apprenticeships and SMEs
West College Scotland is thrilled to be part of a groundbreaking programme that enables educators to unlock the creative potential of UK apprentices and small businesses has officially launched nationwide.
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Young People Get a Taste of the Hospitality & Travel Industry at Chefs Day
Thursday 23 October saw West College Scotland, in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) West, welcome 60 pupils from secondary schools across West Dunbartonshire for an inspiring Chefs Day with a Travel & Tourism twist.
Question Time for Inverclyde MP
Studying HNC Politics at our Greenock campus not only provides students with a well-rounded knowledge of the subject, but also allows them to network with significant political figures. A recent visit by Martin McCluskey, Labour MP for Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West, allowed our students from HNC Politics and other courses to learn more about the work of an MP and to participate in a Q&A with Martin.
Suppliers Event
182 students, 4 visiting colleges, 11 local companies and multiple West College Scotland staff made up the numbers at our recent Suppliers Event, which took place on Wednesday 10 September.
Still Time to Apply – Drop-in Events This August
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24 June 2025
West College Scotland’s ‘Tools of the Trade’ Programme Equips Next Generation of Hospitality Talent
Read more about West College Scotland’s ‘Tools of the Trade’ Programme Equips Next Generation of Hospitality TalentWest College Scotland is proud to announce the continued success of its Tools of the Trade initiative, a programme supporting vocational hospitality students across its campuses in Paisley, Greenock, and Clydebank.
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20 June 2025
Students Receive ‘Tools of the Trade’ Thanks to the John Mather Trust
Read more about Students Receive ‘Tools of the Trade’ Thanks to the John Mather TrustWest College Scotland is delighted to announce that it has once again received generous support from the John Mather Trust, with a total funding award of £14,000 for the 2024/25 academic year. This support has enabled 92 students across all three campuses—Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock—to receive essential tools and equipment, helping them take the next step towards successful careers in their chosen industries.
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16 June 2025
West College Scotland Partners with Abbey Books for Inaugural Book Jacket Design Competition
Read more about West College Scotland Partners with Abbey Books for Inaugural Book Jacket Design CompetitionCelebrating Local Literature, Emerging Talent, and the Art of Book Design. West College Scotland, in collaboration with independent bookseller Abbey Books, is proud to announce the success of the first-ever Annual Abbey Books & West College Scotland Book Jacket Design Competition — a creative partnership that saw students from NC and HNC Graphic Design & Animation courses showcase their skills on a live, client-led project.
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13 June 2025
Photography Students Step Out from Behind the Camera at Exhibition in Paisley
Read more about Photography Students Step Out from Behind the Camera at Exhibition in PaisleyAs the Provost of Renfrewshire, Lorraine Cameron’s calendar can’t have many gaps. Despite this, Lorraine was delighted to be invited along to West College Scotland’s HND Photography showcase, held on Tuesday 10 May at West’s Paisley campus.
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9 June 2025
Students Dazzle at Year-End Showcase
Read more about Students Dazzle at Year-End ShowcaseThe Beacon Arts Centre came alive on Wednesday 4 June as students from West College Scotland’s NC, HNC, and HND Dance programmes took to the stage for Dance Fusion, a spectacular end-of-year performance celebrating a year of dedication, growth, and artistic excellence.
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