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    4 March 2020

    Modern Apprenticeships

    The Scottish Government acknowledges that an enthusiastic and trained workforce underpins Scotland's ambition for economic success. Modern Apprenticeships support this goal by providing individuals with the opportunity to secure industry recognised qualifications while earning a wage.

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    3 March 2020

    WCS Foundation Apprentice to Set Sail on Royal Navy Career

    Heather Wilson believes she can set sail on a Royal Navy Career thanks to her Foundation Apprenticeship. The 17-year-old has attended the Greenock Sea Cadets for six years and would love to take this one step further by becoming a Royal Navy Engineer.

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    3 March 2020

    Foundation Apprenticeships

    To build on the progress of the MA programme, a new strand of the apprenticeship family has been developed. Foundation Apprenticeships: Bringing education closer to industry. Foundation Apprenticeships give school pupils a taste of the world of work and help employers shape future talent.

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    2 March 2020

    Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2020

    Scottish Apprentice Week 2020 will celebrate the diversity that that makes work-based learning good for individuals, employers and the economy. Developed as an initiative by Skills Development Scotland, the week will take place 2-6 March, underpinned by the theme of ‘Talent Without Limits’.

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    18 February 2020

    New SQA Cyber Security qualification places WCS pupil's ahead of the pack

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    27 January 2020

    Come along to our Choose Your Career Open Days

    Come along to our Choose Your Career Open Days to find out more about our full-time, part-time and evening courses as well as apprenticeships, learning support and funding.

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    20 January 2020

    WCS Establishes Relationship With Castlehead High School

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    17 January 2020

    WCS Establishes Partnership With West Dunbartonshire Community, Learning & Development

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