Latest Reid Kerr News
Saving Lives at Sea
Staff and students from Reid Kerr College raised funds recently for the RNLI, and the College's training restaurant the Renfrew Room, served up piping hot soup and tasty sandwiches to help support the Lifeboats. In conjunction with the RNLI's annual appeal, Student Liaison Manager Alan Cowan organised this event with help from a group of students from the Support for Learning department at College.
Trade Union Courses at Reid Kerr College
Are you the voice of your colleagues at work? Would you benefit from recognised qualifications to help support your role as a union rep in the workplace? Reid Kerr College in Paisley is offering a wide range of Trade Union courses throughout the year aimed at representatives of member unions. These courses offer in depth training for a variety of staff including those working as ‘union', ‘health & safety', ‘learning' and ‘equality' representatives.
New Full-time Prospectus OUT NOW
Thinking about going to college? Want to find out about learning something new? Find your success at Reid Kerr College by picking up the brand new Full-time Prospectus out NOW. Hot off the press, the 2010/11 Prospectus is packed full of the latest information including courses, qualifications, college facilities, training services and all that we offer and where. The prospectus is a guide to Reid Kerr College and all of the courses on offer from Computing to Radio Broadcasting and Nursing to Accounts.
Top of The Trades
Skilled students from Reid Kerr College's Institute of Construction & Engineering (ICE) were celebrating their achievements recently at their annual award ceremony. Family, friends, employers, official guests and College staff gathered to honour the best Construction and Engineering students at Reid Kerr, with a presentation of prizes and Certificates of Achievement for outstanding performance in their field.
Engineer Tech Talks Inspire
One of the UK's most experienced and respected electrical engineers came to Scotland recently to deliver a series of technical talks for contractors working within the electrical industry. Reid Kerr College in Paisley were delighted when Tony Cable, Senior Marketing & Events Engineer with NICEIC agreed to extend his visit and take part in their Annual Lecture for the Institute of Construction and Engineering. Guest speaker on the night, Tony spoke to a packed audience made up of local contractors, installers and suppliers from the Renfrewshire area.
Photography student makes the final cut in UK contest
A Reid Kerr College Photography student has seen his work exhibited in London after being highly commended in the British Heart Foundation's (BHF) first Red for Heart Digital Photography Competition.
Student Honoured by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland
The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) honours individuals working and training within the area of environmental health at their Annual Awards ceremony. For the 2nd consecutive year, a student from Reid Kerr College picked up a top award at their Highfield Awards held in Edinburgh.
Training Courses for The Licensed Trade
Starting from February 2010, Reid Kerr College in Paisley will be offering accredited courses for individuals interested in working in the Licensed trade. 
Reid Kerr Schools Student wins STV's Cooking Compeition
Gryffe High Pupil and Reid Kerr College Cookery student Craig Hawthorn was recently crowned winner of STV's cooking competition Chef's Apprentice. Selected from thousands of entries, Craig went head to head with another three finalists before he claimed the title and exclusive prize of working with one of Scotland's top Executive Chefs - Jeff Bland of The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh.
Partnership Launch New Renfrew Learning Centre
The state of the art Kirklandneuk eLearning Centre has been officially opened by Council Leader, Derek Mackay. The new centre, situated within the Kirklandneuk Community Centre offers a first-class community based learning facility for residents across Renfrewshire.