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West 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.

West 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.

Celebrating 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.

As 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.

The 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.

Last week learners from local secondary schools successfully completed their Foundation Apprenticeship in Construction Skills programme at West College Scotland, presenting their final project to industry representatives.

West College Scotland is delighted to be working in partnership with HPD Plumbing Supplies, providing invaluable real-world experience to its Pre-Apprentice Plumbing students.

West College Scotland’s Science Quality Enhancement Lecturer Suzanne Thompson was honoured to attend the prestigious Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London earlier this month. Nominated by the Scottish Government, Suzanne was recognised for her outstanding contributions to education and skills development in Scotland and across the UK.

Our HNC Fashion Makeup students from the Paisley campus took centre stage this week as they showcased their creative talents in a dazzling final Graded Unit event.

West College Scotland, in partnership with the St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation, is proud to highlight the success of an ongoing collaboration that continues to deliver real benefits to students, staff, and the wider Renfrewshire community.