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Renfrewshire exam performance is “very encouraging”
Education chiefs in Renfrewshire have said that the achievement of pupils in gaining standard, higher and advanced higher passes was “very encouraging.”
Brand new childcare course at Reid Kerr College
The National Progression Award (NPA) in playwork and childcare starts at Reid Kerr College in September and anyone interested in working with children and young people can apply.
Home care worker course
Reid Kerr College, in conjunction with Renfrewshire Social Work Department are running a free 12 week course for people who are seeking employment as a Home Care Worker.
Provost welcomes international trainees to Renfrewshire
Fifty engineers from all over the world have been enrolled in the Howden Academy. Provost Lawson hosted a civic reception for them at Paisley Town Hall.
Education opens doors
Information on the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in social care at Reid Kerr College, which you can study full time or part time
Part-time prospectus now out
Reid Kerr College's brand new part-time prospectus for 2008-09 is out now.
Social Science course relaunched
Are you looking for access to a Social Science course at college? Starting in August 2008, Reid Kerr College is relaunching the NC Access to Social Sciences course
Three Millarston tower blocks gone in under 10 seconds
High rise flats reduced to 3,800 tonnes of rubble by controlled explosion as part of Renfrewshire Council’s plans to regenerate the area.
Outstanding achievement for Renfrewshire’s Fairtrade campaign
Renfrewshire’s campaign to become a Fairtrade zone has been praised by Scotland’s Minister for External Affairs.
Thousands turn out for Sma' Shot Day
Four and a half thousand people turned out to one of the oldest workers’ festivals in the world at the weekend.
Renfrew residents invited to join in salmon fishing
For the first time ever, Renfrew residents are being invited to join the Provost in practising an ancient maritime tradition on the River Clyde.
Two-way traffic returns to Renfrew town centre
A major milestone in the £4m regeneration of Renfrew is set to be reached as traffic restrictions are expected to be lifted early on the morning of Sunday 13 July.
You’re Hired! - Council search for new apprentices
Renfrewshire Council is on the look out for young people interested in an office based career to apply for the Modern Apprenticeship programme.
