New College Lanarkshire delivers training programme to build on circular economy efforts

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New College Lanarkshire is catwalking towards a brighter financial future by working with sustainable fashion company ACS Clothing to deliver an innovative new training programme that builds on Scotland’s efforts to create a circular economy.The 'pathways to textile care and warehousing' course is delivered by the college’s access and progression department in conjunction with ACS and North and South Lanarkshire councils.The course aims to provide training opportunities to increase employment pathways, particularly for young people with additional support needs, while at the same time contributing to Scotland’s drive to reduce carbon emissions.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Through undertaking a live work placement at ACS’s state-of-the-art warehouse at Eurocentral, the students enrolled in the programme are learning skills and knowledge to prepare them for a career in warehousing, logistics or sustainable fashion.Since it was founded in 1997, ACS (Advanced Clothing Solutions) has grown to encompass more than 150 employees delivering a cleaning, packing, distribution and garment refurbishment service for well-known fashion brands.Its 85,000-sqft facility at Eurocentral boasts ultramodern garment handling technology to extend the life of clothing, ranging from men’s formal wear and kilt hire