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Kirsty and Hannah are completing a placement as part of their Foundation Apprenticeship with the Marketing Team at Ayrshire College, Here is a look at their highlights from the first few months.

November 2019 is a milestone for Shelagh McLachlan, Head of Marketing and Front of House as she celebrates 30 years working at Ayr / Ayrshire College. Shelagh worked as a Business Lecturer for fifteen years, and then developed her career as a Marketing Manager. Here she reflects on her career and passion for the College and all things marketing.

A guest speaker from William Grant & Sons spoke to our Engineering students about an interesting opportunity.

Greig Allan is the latest student to receive funding from the Ayrshire College Foundation Enterprising Students Fund. Here, he gives us an insight into his business, Soft Olive, and plans for the future.

Smart advice from Hello Creative speakers to help you get started in the creative industries

Kirsty Murray and Hannah Carling from Greenwood Academy in Irvine, are Business Skills Foundation Apprentices at Ayrshire College. They are working with the Marketing Team as part of their experience. Kirsty and Hannah attended the launch of Hello! Creatives at the Ayr Campus recently.

Archie Nelson is a 4th year pupil at Largs Academy. Archie had been inspired to come to Ayrshire College for his school work experience after reading about Marr College pupil, Daisy Dudgeon, who had spent her time as a Lab Technician for a week at the College’s Kilwinning Campus in 2018.

Kieren Stirling approached the Army two years ago while he was still at school, but wasn’t able to start right away because of health issues.

HND Applied Sport Science student Claire Preston is Kilwinning's Outstanding Achievement award winner!

HNC Social Services student Louise Kerr is Kilwinning's Student of the Year for Care and Making a Difference in the Community!