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A pioneering Engineering Systems Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) programme at Paisley campus is setting students on the path to success by bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience.

The current EIS-FELA industrial action is part of the current national dispute that affects all Scottish colleges and is not in the control of West College Scotland to resolve locally.

West College Scotland is thrilled to announce the continuation of its long-standing collaboration with Lochfield Primary School as part of the HNC Computer Games Development students' graded unit. For over eight years, this partnership has enriched the educational experience of Lochfield's Primary 6 pupils, and this year’s project, themed around the Olympics, promises to be extra special.

Music students from our Greenock Campus celebrated their end of year showcase ‘Indie Party’ on Tuesday 28 May at The Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock. An unbelievable night of indie vibes and sensational performances saw 6 bands perform a 24-song setlist to a busy audience.

Greenock Motor Vehicle student, Darren Coia has advanced to the final 18 in the esteemed Institute of Motor Industry Skills Refinishing competition. The prestigious event sets apart the most talented young apprentices working in the automotive sector.

HNC Fashion Makeup students showcased their skills last week in their final Graded Unit event.

West College Scotland is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Health and Social Care VR Learning Grant from Care Reality. This grant has been designed to expand awareness and utilisation of virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) in the health and social care sector.

Silviu Soare, a former HND Computer Games Development student, has successfully transitioned to the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), where he is carrying our an BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development. Silviu is set to graduate this summer, marking a significant milestone in his journey as a game developer.

West College Scotland’s ‘Minds of Young Artists’ (MOYA) were delighted to collaborate with Hermitage Academy to foster entrepreneurial spirit among sixth-year students pursuing their NC Creative Industries. Led by Lecturer, Debbie Dennett from the College, the students embarked on a journey of creativity, collaboration, and business acumen.

West College Scotland, in collaboration with Energy Skills Partnership, was recently selected to host a pivotal focus group activity aimed at informing the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Team on significant regional and national advancements in Construction & Built Environment, Energy, and Transport sectors in relation to our adaptive curriculum. This initiative highlights the College's commitment to adapting its curriculum offering to meet the evolving needs of the industries and communities we serve