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    30 August 2021

    From Foundation to Modern Apprentice: Sophie shows us how it’s done!

    Modern Apprentice Sophie McGoldrick is paving the way for her peers by taking the first steps towards a successful career in Engineering.

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    26 August 2021

    Mini Game Jam - New Dates Announced!

    We're pleased to announce that the Mini Game Jam events led by award winning lecturer Dr Amanda Ford will be commencing in September.

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    22 July 2021

    West College Scotland receives Carers Federation Quality Standard Accreditation

    West College Scotland is delighted to have become one of the first Scottish colleges to achieve the Carers Federation Quality Standard in Carer Support (QSCS) accreditation.

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    21 July 2021

    Competition success for Hairdressing, Beauty & Makeup Artistry students!

    We are celebrating success this summer after being placed in an outstanding 10 categories at the Association of Hairdressers & Therapists National Photographic Competition 2021.

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    6 July 2021

    Students receive 'Tools of the Trade' Thanks to the John Mather Trust

    West College Scotland is delighted to have received £10,000 funding from the John Mather Trust.

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    6 July 2021

    Recipe for Success

    Eighteen-year-old Eilidh Baxter from Greenock is set to join the team at Cameron House Hotels new fine dining restaurant Tamburrini & Wishart’s.

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    25 June 2021

    Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero officially launches Renewable Training Centres

    WCS join the Energy Efficiency Training Network comprising of nine colleges to launch new training centres

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    22 June 2021

    Widening Access for Women into STEM

    On International Women in Engineering day (Wed 23 June), we are delighted to announce that we’re working on an exciting project funded by Skills Development Scotland in partnership with Forth Valley College and Equate Scotland to develop awareness, access and participation for young females to become involved in STEM activities and pathways

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    21 June 2021

    WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND PARTNERS XSITE ON STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

    West College Scotland has partnered with XSite Braehead, Scotland’s leading entertainment destination on an exciting student photography exhibition. The exhibition is open now until 16th August.

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    15 June 2021

    State-of-the-Art Video Equipment Enhances Practical Learning for West College Scotland Professional Cookery Students

    Thanks to funding from the Savoy Educational Trust, West College Scotland Professional Cookery students are now able to get the most out of their practical learning from both college and home.

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