Dumfries and Galloway College

The Chair and Board of Management are delighted to announce that they have appointed Douglas Dickson as the new Principal and CEO. In his recent role as Depute Principal, Douglas has been instrumental in leveraging digital innovation, transforming commercial and positioning the college as a leader in sustainability education. We are confident that Douglas will drive our college's success and growth. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4ccg5wl

📢 We're hiring We have an exciting position available at the moment, if you think you can make a difference in one of our teams, we want to hear from you! Available position ⬇️ 🌟Business Growth and Funding Team Leader Apply today ➡ https://bit.ly/3sSZATO

The role of a manager goes beyond a title in organisational hierarchies – it’s about applying the right skills in the workplace. We’ve all encountered managers, both good and bad, and with one in four people holding management responsibilities, strong leadership matters more than ever. What are your leadership 'non-negotiables'? Let’s discuss the values that drive effective management.

Did you know that 90% of managers agree the Chartered Manager award enhances their CV? Our Chartered Management Institute courses are the perfect step towards achieving this status, helping you stand out in your next job application. Get in touch with us at shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk

The South of Scotland Digital Skills Pathfinder set out to improve the digital skills of post-16 learners in the region and to meet skills needs in sectors defined by employers in Health and Social Care, Hospitality, and Construction. This project encompassed professional development sessions for lecturing staff to support them in updating the curriculum, as well as delivering a series of successful “Meet the Learner” events which brought together current and future learners in digital technology. Find out more about the Digital Skills Pathfinder 👉 https://bit.ly/4izzj1r Scottish Funding Council

The South West Educational Pathways was a pilot project with University of the West of Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Council. Together, we provide integrated pathways to a broader range of education and training programmes at all levels of learning. Hear about the pilot programmes for senior-stage pupils at school which then led to two new integrated degree pathways; BSc Cybersecurity and BA Business 👉 https://bit.ly/41sVyyA Scottish Funding Council

Today we welcomed Powering Futures, who were hosting the regional final of their schools' challenge 🚀 Well done to all the schools taking part, your presentations have been fantastic 🙌 As the third party credit rating body for this inspiring course, we love to see it come to life every year and give school pupils a fantastic head start on being the workforce of tomorrow 🤩

CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership Set yourself apart with the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership at Dumfries and Galloway College. Designed for aspiring and practising managers, this course will expand your leadership skills and prepare you for new managerial roles. Invest in your future and gain the confidence to excel in a management role. Get in touch with us at shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk

It's been fantastic to see all the positivity around our student Kylie, who made the headlines last week becoming our first ever female bricklaying apprentice!

Exciting Leadership Opportunity! 📢 Dumfries and Galloway College is looking for an outstanding Principal & Chief Executive to lead us into the future. As one of Scotland’s top-performing colleges, we are committed to innovation, skills development, and making a real impact in our communities. If you’re a bold and visionary leader ready to drive change, we’d love to hear from you! 🔗 Find out more & apply➡️ https://bit.ly/4khVhXP