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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.

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.

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.

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.