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Suppliers Event

182 students, 4 visiting colleges, 11 local companies and multiple West College Scotland staff made …

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West College Scotland’s ‘Tools of the Trade’ Programme Equips Next Generation of Hospitality Talent

West College Scotland is proud to announce the continued success of its Tools of the Trade initiativ…

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Students Receive ‘Tools of the Trade’ Thanks to the John Mather Trust

West College Scotland is delighted to announce that it has once again received generous support from…

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West College Scotland Partners with Abbey Books for Inaugural Book Jacket Design Competition

Celebrating Local Literature, Emerging Talent, and the Art of Book Design. West College Scotland, …

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Photography Students Step Out from Behind the Camera at Exhibition in Paisley

As the Provost of Renfrewshire, Lorraine Cameron’s calendar can’t have many gaps. Despite this, Lorr…

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Students Dazzle at Year-End Showcase

The Beacon Arts Centre came alive on Wednesday 4 June as students from West College Scotland’s NC, H…

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Construction Skills Learners Deliver High-Quality Project for Morrison Construction

Last week learners from local secondary schools successfully completed their Foundation Apprenticesh…

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Pre-Apprentice Plumbing Students Gain Valuable Work Experience Through New Partnership with HPD Plumbing Supplies

West College Scotland is delighted to be working in partnership with HPD Plumbing Supplies, providin…

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Suzanne Represents Scottish Education at Royal Garden Party

West College Scotland’s Science Quality Enhancement Lecturer Suzanne Thompson was honoured to attend…

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From the Classroom to the Catwalk! (2)

Our HNC Fashion Makeup students from the Paisley campus took centre stage this week as they showcase…

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St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation Partnership Creates Pathways to Employment

West College Scotland, in partnership with the St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation, is proud to highl…

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West Apprentice Finn Finalist in National Trade Competition

Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice, Finn MacArthur, 22, from Arran, was recently named as one of the 1…

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Health & Social Care Careers Day

Explore Care sector careers, meet employers and discover training options to start or grow your care…

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Celebrate Our Creative Talent – End-of-Year Showcases!

As the academic year draws to a close, our talented students from Dance, Drama, and Music are ready …

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West College Scotland Student Crowned Champion at Prestigious Unox Cookery Competition in Venice

Two talented Hospitality students from West College Scotland have done the College proud by reaching…

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West College Scotland Staff Take on the Kiltwalk in Memory of Colleagues and in Support of the Beatson

On Sunday 27 April, 27 staff members from West College Scotland took part in this year’s Glasgow Kil…

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SVQ Plumbing Apprentice Recruitment Event Paisley Campus

West College Scotland’s Paisley campus is set to relaunch its SVQ Plumbing provision with a dedicate…

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Senior Phase Schools Programme Students Celebrate Sky-High Success with In-Flight Graduation Experience

Tuesday 22 April marked a memorable milestone for students in the Senior Phase Schools Programme at …

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HNC Health and Social Care Students Explore Bilbao’s Care and Education Systems

HNC Health and Social Care students recently had an incredible opportunity to visit Bilbao, Spain, f…

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Babcock Schools Programme Celebrates Outstanding Apprenticeship Success

West College Scotland is celebrating the remarkable achievements of students in its Babcock Schools …

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West College Scotland Celebrates Triple Shortlisting at Herald Education Awards 2025

West College Scotland is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for not one, but three p…

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