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Last week we were proud to host the Scottish Games Education Symposium at West College Scotland, bringing together educators, industry leaders and creative partners to shape the future of Scotland’s games talent pipeline. From the unveiling of the revised HN Games Qualification to the first steps toward a new Scottish Games Skills Forum, it was an inspiring day of collaboration and momentum for our sector. 🎮 #ScottishGames #SGEN #GamesEducation #CreativeIndustries #ScotlandIsCreative #SkillsForTheFuture #HNGames #WestCollegeScotland #ScotlandDigital #FutureTalent

What a week it’s been celebrating apprenticeship highlighting best practice, celebrating our apprentices and staff, and sharing the impact of our partnerships with employers. We hope the stories shared this week have inspired the next generation and those who support them. #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

From the boardroom to the workshop floor, Principal Anne Campbell joined our Motor Vehicle students at our Paisley campus for a day in the life, taking part in practical tasks and getting a real feel for life as an apprentice. #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

West recently gathered feedback from our industry partners on the impact of our apprenticeship programmes and the comments were overwhelmingly positive. Here is what just a few of our employers had to say... "Working in partnership with West College Scotland allows us to nurture talent within the local communities to our sites, ensuring apprentices develop the skills, confidence and industry experience that set them and our organisation up for long‑term success. Scottish Apprenticeship Week is a brilliant reminder of the impact apprentices make every day, and we’re incredibly proud to support and invest in the next generation of Scotland’s workforce.” Rebecca Cope, Emerging Talent Manager, Babcock #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

We’re proud to have been Highly Commended in the 2025 College Development Network Awards for Employer Connections category, recognising our partnership with Babcock International and the Babcock Pre-Apprenticeship Programme—supporting S5 and S6 pupils from West Dunbartonshire and Inverclyde into meaningful routes towards skilled employment. #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

Join us as we follow Claire Booth (Business Administration, Customer Service & Management Assessor) our Modern Apprentice Assessors deliver each day during Scottish Apprenticeship Week. From guidance and mentoring to real world assessments, our Assessors play a vital role in shaping Scotland’s future workforce. Play the video here youtube.com/shorts/czjWYzT… #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

Did you know 9 out of 10 employers say apprenticeships significantly improved job performance. “Our apprentices have learned from the vast experience of our colleagues around them, while our associates have benefited from opportunities to mentor, support, and unlock potential in others. We have consistently seen our apprentices grow in confidence and capability, progressing into skilled roles that directly contribute to our ambitious plans for growth.” Claire Dawson, Senior Career Development Advisor at Terumo Aortic #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

We welcomed Paul McGarry and Harley Higgins from Aggreko on to campus today to meet our Engineering Systems apprentices and to talk about their vacancies. Harley is in the final year of his Modern Apprenticeship with Aggreko, having previously completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering Systems, so it was great for our current apprentices to see where their path may lead. We are extremely grateful to Aggreko for their ongoing support, and look forward to following our current Foundation Apprenticeship cohort when they undertake work experience with Aggreko later this year. #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

Choose your path while still in school! With Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland, you can earn real experience in areas like Engineering, Business, Creative Media, and more. #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

Huge well done to our FA Construction students working with Morrison Construction on a real work-based challenge! Students designed, built, and painted benches using materials donated by Morrison Construction, which will be gifted to Paisley Grammar High School. Regular progress checks from industry pros made this a brilliant hands-on learning experience. #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

Did you know West College Scotland works with over 170 direct employers and 8 partnership providers to deliver our Foundation Apprenticeships 1642 Modern Apprentices. #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

This week, we will be promoting Scottish Apprenticeship Week which shines a spotlight on the power of apprenticeships to create careers, build businesses, grow the workforce and get real returns for the economy. We will be showcasing how apprenticeships are powering Scotland’s employers with the talent they need. #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland

“It’s been really great team-working and knowing that you’re making a difference together.” That’s TV spoke to @WestCollScot students, Emily Lightfoot and Josh Brennan, who helped to raise over £2,500 to provide pyjamas for patients at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children.

“By the end we’d raised £2,500 which let us buy 600 pairs of pyjamas.” That’s TV spoke to @WestCollScot whose ASN students have been volunteering to supply Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children with hundreds of pyjamas for patients.

📣Unfortunately, our Greenock Open Day has been postponed due to ongoing campus closure. We’re working on a new date and will share updates soon. We apologise for any inconvenience. 😊

West - Where Your Future Begins💫 Join us at our Clydebank Open Day today! Find out more about our full-time, part-time and evening courses as well as apprenticeships, learning support and funding. Our staff will be on hand throughout the day to provide information about our courses, career paths and assist with applications. Please note that due to the continued closure of our Finnart Street campus, the Greenock Open Day has been postponed. A new date will be shared as soon as possible. #WeAreWest #OpenDays2026 #CareerExploration

West - Where Your Future Begins💫 Join us at our Paisley Open Day today! Find out more about our full-time, part-time and evening courses as well as apprenticeships, learning support and funding. Our staff will be on hand throughout the day to provide information about our courses, career paths and assist with applications. Please note that due to the continued closure of our Finnart Street campus, the Greenock Open Day has been postponed. A new date will be shared as soon as possible. #WeAreWest #OpenDays2026 #CareerExploration

📣Unfortunately, our Greenock Open Day has been postponed due to ongoing campus closure. We’re working on a new date and will share updates soon. We apologise for any inconvenience. 😊

Only 1 days to go to our February Open Days at our Paisley and Clydebank campus! Join us to discover full-time, part-time, evening courses & apprenticeships. Explore learning support and funding options plus chat with our staff and students about career paths. Please note that due to the continued closure of our Finnart Street campus, the Greenock Open Day has been postponed. A new date will be shared as soon as possible. West - Where Your Future Begins💫 #WeAreWest #OpenDays2026 #CareerExploration

Only 2 days to go to our February Open Days at our Paisley and Clydebank campus! Join us to discover full-time, part-time, evening courses & apprenticeships. Explore learning support and funding options plus chat with our staff and students about career paths. Please note that due to the continued closure of our Finnart Street campus, the Greenock Open Day has been postponed. A new date will be shared as soon as possible. West - Where Your Future Begins💫 #WeAreWest #OpenDays2026 #CareerExploration