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City of Glasgow College: life after merger
Campus plans Paul Little, Principal and CEO of City of Glasgow College, has hailed the construction of a new ‘super campus’ at the heart of the city as an indication of the college’s commitment towards the economic development of Glasgow. A £228 million investment will fund the
construction of two new campuses, which will be built on Cathedral Street and on the Clyde, and are set to house 1,200 members of staff and serve 40,000 students each year. The development, for which fi nancial closure was confi rmed recently, is also expected to create 170 new jobs during its construction phase and will off er a minimum of 40 modern apprenticeships alongside a host of work
Paul Little, Principal and CEO of City of Glasgow College
construction of a ‘super campus’ is an example of the college not only playing its part, but also investing in the regeneration of two key areas of Glasgow. “The college is a powerhouse of skills based
in the city centre, a part of Glasgow that Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has recently re-prioritised as an economic hub and a driver of economic development.” The college Principal believes that new state-
experience opportunities for students. This huge investment has been made possible
through an excellent partnership of the Scottish Government, Scottish Futures Trust, Scottish Funding Council, the European Investment Bank and private sector investors all working together with the college to give Glasgow world-class buildings in which world class learning will be delivered.
Principal Little said: “The college already puts £32m into Glasgow’s economy each year, and the
of-the-art learning facilities will greatly assist the college in its aim of further contributing to the local economy with multi-skilled employees. “We have mapped our curriculum based on the priorities of the Economic Commission,” he said. “We’re looking to tailor our curriculum so that students are more employable and can work with ‘real-world’ briefs from employers.” Principal Little continued: “For me, this
project is about building an exciting future post- Commonwealth Games: we are contributing an exciting addition to the city’s skyline that says Glasgow is blossoming and fl ourishing, but it’s doing so for the benefi t of the next generation of the city’s learners and workforce.”
ADVERTORIAL TRAINING THAT IS RELEVANT
On 1 August 2013, Clydebank College, James Wat College (Greenock) and Reid Kerr College merged to form West College Scotland. Supporting more than 40,000 students, employing over 1,200 members of staff and with an annual turnover in excess of £50 million, the college is now the second largest in Scotland. Principal and Chief Executive Audrey
Cumberford is keen to point out the potential of the new college: “West College Scotland is an enterprising new college which will bring together the best features of our former organisations. Our aim is to build on our
connections with businesses, chambers of commerce, community partners and government stakeholders to ensure we’re providing training and development which is relevant to their needs. We have exciting plans for the college which should ensure we take top place as a major innovator and leader in the further education and higher education sectors in Scotland.” T e merger has also created opportunity
for investment across the college’s estates and facilities. With a total investment spend of just under £6 million planned for 2013/14, work is
ongoing across all three campuses to improve facilities and services for students, staff and corporate clients. Greenock campus is undergoing a number of major works, including a complete refi t of the seventh fl oor restaurant area, with spectacular views over the Firth of Clyde. T e enhanced capacity of the college will
ensure its ability to grow and thrive over the coming months.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Please call 0300 600 6060 or visit
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk
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