Published: Wednesday, 5th December, 2007 09:30
County's students are top of the class
By Alloa newsroom
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STUDENTS from Clackmannanshire are top of the class in the latest set of figures released by Forth Valley College.
Figures show that 101 local people achieved Higher Education qualifications (HNC or HND) in the last year, up on last year’s figure of 89 people.
Another 1509 people successfully completed non-advanced awards in areas including construction, care, engineering, computing, beauty therapy, hairdressing and business.
Elaine Petrie, associate principal for the Clackmannan Campus, said, “Our Clackmannan campus is thriving and these figures show that education is increasingly important to people in Clackmannanshire.
Local people have a real sense of the value of further education and they can also see the good work being done at Forth Valley College.
“Many local people are now raising their skills and, as a consequence, their employability.
“College is often the stepping stone for people, whether that means gaining formal qualifications, learning a new skill or simply improving confidence.
“From college, people can move into employment, start their own business or go on to university, and I am delighted we can play such an important role in the Clackmannanshire community.”
Students from the college graduated at a stunning graduation ceremony last week at Stirling Castle.
As well as the graduation successes, another 249 school pupils were successful on school-college-link courses. These courses are designed to offer school-aged pupils an opportunity to study in college, something that is proving very successful.
“We have a great relationship with local schools and as a result pupils have achieved units in vocational, work-related subjects that will enhance their job prospects,” said Elaine. “Forth Valley College is hugely committed to Clackmannanshire and I am sure our involvement with local people – whatever their age – will go from strength to strength.”
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