SCOTTISH Conservative leader Russell Findlay dropped in for a visit at Dumfries and Galloway College this week.
And he was full of praise for their commitment to innovative apprenticeship training and skills development.
Principal and CEO, Douglas Dickson told him about the college’s mission to equip students with industry-ready skills before the group began a tour of the campus, including to the plumbing and heating workshop and an electrical engineering class, followed by a bricklaying session.
Mr Findlay said of his visit: “Meeting with students, apprentices and lecturers at Dumfries and Galloway College was informative and inspiring. I was particularly impressed with the college’s innovation in digital assessment which will help students in more remote areas and in securing partnerships with industry.
“My party is determined to shake-up Scottish education which is failing far too many people across Dumfries and Galloway and the rest of Scotland.”
And Mr Dickson added: “We were honoured to host Mr Findlay and demonstrate how our apprenticeships are transforming lives and meeting employer needs.”
