Electrical Apprentice, Gracie, Wins Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026
Employers
Earlier this month, our Electrical Installation Apprentice, Gracie Donaghy, was named joint winner of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 Award alongside another apprentice Petra O’Flaherty. Competing against more than 3,000 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland, Gracie successfully progressed through several challenging stages before being crowned one of just two winners.
Electrical Apprentice, Marcus, Achieves Runner-Up in SPARKS Competition
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This week, one of our Electrical Apprentices, Marcus Pan, competed in the SPARKS Learner of the Year 2026 competition, working on an electrical build against other learners from across the UK. After winning the South West Regional competition in January, Marcus progressed to the final against 6 other regional winners and placed 2nd overall. A fantastic achievement and reflection of his hard work and dedication to his apprenticeship.
Construction Students Deliver Handmade Planters to Weston Hospital
Recently, our Construction learners delivered several high-quality flowerbeds to Weston Hospital for their Sanctuary Garden as part of the students’ Growth & Grace Community Action Project, creating a space that patients and staff can visit filled with plants and flowers that have been grown on site.
Apprenticeships at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - Blog
Employers
This National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) about how their apprenticeships are shaping careers!
UHBW Blog -
Electrical Students Visit the Avon Fire and Rescue Fire Station
Employers
This week, Level 2 Electrical students visited the Avon Fire and Rescue Fire Station, providing them with invaluable real-world insight into fire safety, emergency response, and the critical role that firefighters play in protecting the community.
Electrical Apprentice, Marcus, Wins the SPARKS South West Regional Competition
Employers
Weston College hosted the South West Regional HIP & SPARKS Competition again for the second year in a row at our South West Skills Campus yesterday, welcoming students, apprentices and lecturers from colleges across the South West of England. Students who win their regional heat will then compete for a chance to become the Learner of the Year Winner in the national Grand Final.
Construction Students Visit Future Generation of Learners
