West Lancashire College

Calling all local employers – Help us shape tomorrow’s workforce 😄 At West Lancashire College, we are committed to equipping our students with the skills needed to progress in their future careers. If you are a local or regional employer, big or small, we invite you to attend our Employer Breakfast on 20th November, where you can meet key staff and students and explore how you can support the development of tomorrow’s workforce. ⭐ You can find out more and book your place below! ⭐ https://lnkd.in/encf6p4D

Niamh Gallagher from Edge Hill University is back on campus to provide our students with support for their pending UCAS applications 😊

We had a fantastic meeting with Alex Lambie from Sale Sharks Foundation today to discuss some exciting partnership opportunities 😊. It was great to meet with you Alex and we look forward to working with you very soon! Gareth Sutton Jane Hines

We are thrilled to be attending Kirkby High School’s Career Fair today 🥰 Lauren Kelly

In October, I launched the West Lancashire College TikTok account after students repeatedly asked for one and since then, I've created, edited and produced 4 videos which are an injection of fun in order to show a different side of the college 🤩. The account will grow steadily over the next year and as much as I'd love for a video (or two) to go viral, I know that consistent fun content is crucial going forward. It's with great thanks and a lot of appreciation to Jane, my Marketing manager, who supports me 100% in every mad idea that I have. Onwards and upwards! 🌟💙

It was wonderful to meet with Mark Kitts from Tawd Valley Developments Limited about the exciting plans for Skelmersdale and how we can be of support 🤩 Gareth Sutton Dawn Hughes

We are delighted to welcome Dave to WLC as our new Engineering Lecturer! 😄 With over 30 years of experience in construction, engineering, safety and learning development, our students will receive a fantastic education from Dave.

🚀 Back with a bang following a lovely half-term break here at West Lancashire College! 🎓 Our Early Years Education students welcomed Mei Leung from We Are With You for an important session on alcohol and drug awareness. ✍️ Niamh Gallagher from Edge Hill University joined us on Tuesday to guide students with their personal statements and UCAS applications! 🔧 Motor Vehicle students experienced a hands-on learning day with Stewart Lynch from Valeo, exploring tools like voltage regulators, alternators, and innovative 48v mild hybrid systems! 🎨 Aspire and Engage students took on the VIY project at Liverpool Road Hall Community Centre. ❤️ Rachel Emmott, a sexual health nurse, shared insights on healthy relationships and consent with our Foundation Learners. 👩🏫 Lauren attended Year 11 Parents Evenings, sharing insights on our post-16 courses with students and parents. 🍽️ On Wednesday, we hosted the #West #Lancashire #CEIAG Breakfast Meeting, led by the Lancashire Careers Hub, with a focus on career guidance and collaborative support for student progression. 💼 I had an inspiring meeting with Rebecca Durber from the Association of Colleges, diving into the evolving FE landscape, discussing the 5 Labour missions, and sharing best practices for progress. 👗 Level 3 Art and Design students enjoyed an insightful visit from Sarah Birch, who shared her experiences in Fashion, TV, and Film costume design. 📚 Our first 16-18 Information, Advice, and Guidance Evening of the year was a big success, with many students being offered spots on their chosen courses! ⚡ Dawn and I had a productive meeting with STUART ENERGY LIMITED to strengthen educational opportunities for our students and community—thanks, Jane Stuart-Puttnam and Lee Stuart! 🎃 Some of our staff even got into the Halloween spirit this week, helping create spooky social media content! 👻 Any guesses on who? 🔌 Jack, an Electrical Apprentice with ELECTRIC-CAL LTD, is hard at work on our new kitchen project for the upcoming Hospitality and Catering course launching in September 2025! 💻 T Level Digital students got hands-on with Raspberry Pis and Jules to set up web servers, honing their programming and web development skills 🎉 Huge congrats to our #Early #Years #Education students who’ve completed an Anaphylaxis course—a fantastic achievement that will serve them well in the Education sector. 🎨 Yesterday, we had a brilliant meeting with Melissa Bell from Tate Liverpool to confirm an exciting partnership, joined by our Art and Design team’s Gary and Louise. 🚑 It was great to have Martin Copeland 🔵🟢/🔴🟡 from Paradigm First Aid Training LTD Aid on campus today, discussing future partnerships to enhance our First Aid and Mental Health courses for our students' employability! 📅 Here’s to all the amazing opportunities our students have been diving into this week! We also had a a lot of fun! Well done to our ghosts! #collaboration #teamwork #changinglives

It was great to invite Martin Copeland 🔵🟢/🔴🟡 from Paradigm First Aid Training LTD onto campus this morning to meet with Gareth and Alex ☺️. The meeting involved a catch up following on from the Skelmersdale Ambassadors event that we held last month, before discussing working in partnership for a number of our First Aid and Mental Health courses to provide support in making our students more employment ready and providing them with a fantastic opportunity in succeeding with their next steps!

We are delighted to announce that the special guest speaker at our forthcoming Business Breakfast will be local entrepreneur and award-winning founder of The Secret Garden Glamping, Derry Green, as seen on BBC's Dragon's Den! 😃 Derry will be sharing his journey to success, and also discussing ways to bridge the gap between education and industry. ⭐ Grab your free tickets now! ⭐ https://lnkd.in/eyMEPsN2