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This week West College Scotland welcomed their first cohort of students to the pioneering Access to Medical Studies programme, delivered in collaboration with the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP).

West College Scotland is proud to announce the launch of its new mentorship programme, designed to support and develop students enrolled in the HND Sports programme.

West College Scotland is proud to mark its continued collaboration with The Prince’s Trust Scotland to deliver an innovative programme designed to provide local young people with an exciting head start in the electrical industry. This pioneering initiative will enable students to explore potential career paths, develop valuable skills, and set them on a path towards a rewarding future in this ever-evolving industry.

In partnership with Morrison Construction, West College Scotland proudly launched its new Transition to Hard Hat Careers course this week. A tailored programme set at SCQF Level 4, the course is designed to bridge the gap for students not yet ready to enter an apprenticeship in the construction industry.

The Scottish Games Education Symposium (SGES) is thrilled to announce the date, location, and focus of its highly anticipated 2024 event. Taking place on November 27, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 4 PM, the symposium will be sponsored and hosted by West College Scotland in its Paisley campus.

West College Scotland is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for four awards in this year’s College Development Network (CDN) College Awards 2024.

Strike Action Suspended

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.

Staff members from Startline Motor Finance gathered at their Glasgow headquarters in Skypark on Wednesday 19 June to celebrate the success of their colleagues who recently achieved their Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualifications.

In partnership with The Princes Trust Scotland and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), West College Scotland delivered a unique summer programme to young people in Renfrewshire this month to encourage them to consider careers in Engineering.