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South Lanarkshire Council are presently offering a £75 subsidy towards the cost of Pass Plus for each participant. The aim is to Provide newly qualified drivers with the experience, skills and knowledge required for varying road conditions. The Driving Standards Agency Pass Plus project visited South Lanarkshire College recently to promote the project.

Martin McKenna (37) from Westwood, East Kilbride had always dreamed of a career in Primary Teaching. Martin believed he had the personal skills needed for the role but felt his qualifications were no longer relevant and required updating. To ensure a brighter future, Martin decided to apply for the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) Access to Primary Education course at South Lanarkshire College.

This new, part-time, professional development award is designed to provide CPD for Beauty Therapists wishing to extend the range of therapies they offer in a spa environment.

Do you have good communication skills and enjoy working with people?  Starting in August 2013, South Lanarkshire College is offering HNC Human Resource Management in its portfolio of courses.

Starting in August 2013, NC Horticulture at SCQF level 4 will be offered for the first time at South Lanarkshire College.  This programme is suitable for school leavers with a group of units at Access 3, Fresh Start students wishing to progress to mainstream study and those currently working in a horticulture occupation who do not hold a qualification in the subject.

The new Higher Studies programmes are for those who do not have the entry requirements for study at HNC/HND level in business, accounting or hospitality. The courses are suitable for school leavers and adult returners wishing to change career.

The creative industries sector employs around 65,000 people in Scotland and is forecast to play an even bigger role in coming years.  Key industry areas include animation, web design, photo imaging and publishing and this course is an excellent foundation for those interested in working in this sector.  Along with website design and development, the course includes audio recording and still / video image editing.

Want to improve your chance of employment?  Want to be a step ahead of other applicants?  Want to improve your CV?

Then enrol for one of these free, short courses, week beginning 17 June 2013.

Voting in the election for the post of Student President for session 2013-14 will be held between Wednesday 5 June and Friday 14 June. 

Nominations from students currently enrolled at South Lanarkshire College are now being sought for this post.

SAAS bursary payments have unexpectedly been affected by the bank holiday.  All SAAS payments will be with banks tomorrow (8 May).  If students would like to discuss their payments, please phone the SAAS Contact Centre on 0300 555 0505.

The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) is now taking applications for session 2013/14.

Looking to Recruit?  Wage Subsidies Available!