Join the Board of Management at Borders College
Borders College has one of the best records for learner success in Scotland and makes an essential contribution to the skills needs of the Borders Region and beyond. They are seeking new members to join their dynamic committed Regional Board to guide and advise at a strategic level through the exciting and challenging, times ahead.…
Hairdresser Lydia set for Aussie adventure at award-winning salon
Borders College Hairdressing student Lydia Carr has been given the opportunity of a lifetime after being offered a job with an award-winning hairdressing salon in Melbourne, Australia. The 19-year-old from Kelso was offered the exciting role down under after an online interview with the owner of Heading Out Hair & Beauty and four times winner…
College bids a long farewell to longest serving member of staff Stephanie Bell
This month the Department of Enterprise and Business Innovation (DEBI) hosted a lunch to celebrate the retirement of Stephanie Bell, the longest serving member of Borders College staff. Principal and Chief Executive Pete Smith attended the celebration lunch held at the Hawick Campus and gave an overview of Steph’s career spanning an amazing 41 years.…
Greaves West & Ayre welcomes a new Associate
Greaves West & Ayre (GWA), one of the region’s leading accountancy firms, is delighted to announce that Christiaan Hansen has been promoted to Associate. Originally from South Africa, Christiaan moved to the UK in 2003. He became a Chartered Accountant in 2013, going on to qualify as a Chartered Tax Adviser and, more recently, attained…
Student success recognised at memorable Graduation ceremony
The much-anticipated Borders College Graduation 2022 Ceremony took place this month at the Borders Events Centre in Kelso, giving students the opportunity to celebrate the successful completion of their studies. The ceremony truly is the highlight of the year for both the staff and students, and the college was delighted to welcome the graduates, along…
College celebrates success at CDN Awards thanks to Inspirational staff and sustainability actions
It turned out to be a great night for Borders College at the recent College Development Network (CDN) Annual Awards after they were announced as ‘Winners’ in the ‘College Colleague of the Year Award’ category while also being ‘Commended’ in the ‘Sustainability Action Award’ category. The Awards recognise the talent, innovation and achievement demonstrated by…
Scottish hotel family’s training programme sets recruits on management career path
Hospitality staff at a family of Scottish hotels eager to learn the management ropes have completed a training course. Five members of the team across Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels have graduated from its Trainee Manager Programme and have embarked on management roles, with a further five currently undergoing the training. The one-year programme gives…
Staff development top of the agenda for Fleming Homes
As a result of a successful Flexible Workforce Development Funding application (FWDF), Borders-based construction company Fleming Homes have recently begun to undertake training to continue in the upskilling of their staff, delivered by Borders College Department of Enterprise and Business Innovation (DEBI). The company that specialises in the design and manufacturing of house kits has…
New chairperson and five trustees appointed to Arts & Business Scotland
Independent charity Arts & Business Scotland has announced the appointment of South of Scotland Enterprise CEO Jane Morrison-Ross as its new chairperson, along with a further five Trustees to its board. She succeeds Diana Murray CBE in the role, while Lucinda Coulthard, Graham Dow, Peter Drummond, Susan McIntosh, and Pamela Tulloch also join the Edinburgh…
College delighted to welcome Patrick Harvie MSP to Hawick campus
Borders College is delighted to have recently welcomed Patrick Harvie, MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights, to its Hawick campus. The purpose of the Minister’s visit was to hear about the College’s net zero ambitions and look at the courses, skills, and projects happening within the College. The Minister was…
