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Collage at the College

HNC Graphic Design students were thrilled to take part in a worldwide wall art project set by Artist…

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Welcome to our new James Frew Academy Apprentices!

WCS welcomes new cohort of recruits

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Well done to our teams raising vital funds for MacMillan Cancer Support

Over £2800 has been raised so far!

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West College Scotland welcomes Minister for Further Education to Greenock

Jamie Hepburn MSP, the Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Tra…

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The Future looks bright for James Frew Academy

It’s the start of a bright new future for our James Frew Academy recruits as they complete their app…

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College Development Network Awards 2021 -We made the shortlist!

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for a fantastic 5 categories in this year…

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New research says 12% of school pupils will learn with a college

College Development Network (CDN) published a new research report, ‘Co-Creating the Learner Journey:…

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Shortlist success for WCS

West College Scotland are delighted to be shortlisted in two categories at the upcoming The Herald S…

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West College Scotland leads 'Bricks of Skills' Erasmus + Strategic Partnership project

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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 toward…

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Mini Game Jam - New Dates Announced! (1)

We're pleased to announce that the Mini Game Jam events led by award winning lecturer Dr Amanda Ford…

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Competition success for Hairdressing, Beauty & Makeup Artistry students!

We are celebrating success this summer after being placed in an outstanding 10 categories at the Ass…

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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 …

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Recipe for Success

Eighteen-year-old Eilidh Baxter from Greenock is set to join the team at Cameron House Hotels new fi…

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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 c…

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Widening Access for Women into STEM

On International Women in Engineering day (Wed 23 June), we are delighted to announce that we’re wor…

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WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND PARTNERS XSITE ON STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

West College Scotland has partnered with XSite Braehead, Scotland’s leading entertainment destinatio…

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Professional Cookery Student Secures Chef Job at CalMac Ferries

Twenty-nine-year-old Nathan McGonigal from Greenock has always had a passion for cooking and working…

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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 stude…

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Former WCS Business Student Wins Prestigious 2021 Farmplanner Award

Thirty-four-year-old, Debbie Dawkins has made the transition from college to university with ease. A…

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Don’t forget you can collect your lateral flow tests from College

Lateral Flow Testing kits are  available for all College staff and students who are regularly timeta…

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