Courses
The principal subjects supported by West Lothian college are –
- Healthcare and Care
- Social Science
- Computing
- Electronics
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Business Management
- Creative Industries - Art, Design
- Image and Beauty – Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing
- Sport and Fitness
- Core Skills – Communication, Numeracy, ICT
- Assisted Learning
- Construction
- Motor Vehicle Maintenance
In recognition of the many social barriers that restrict individuals from accessing education and training, West Lothian College has developed a number of initiatives that promote wider access to vocational training.
The College works in partnership with a number of statutory and voluntary organisations. In relation to young, unemployed people, they are currently engaged with West Lothian Council, Employment Services, Scottish Enterprise and West Lothian Youth Forum, in developing training and education programmes for socially excluded young people. Programmes include New Deal, a national training programme run by Jobcentre Plus, Modern Apprenticeships and Get Ready For Work for Skills Development Scotland, Step Up (full time training for school leavers with no qualifications) with West Lothian Council, and the promotion of community learning centres, also with West Lothian Council.
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