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Weston College is an award-winning college of further and higher education in Weston-super-Mare. It provides education and vocational training to nearly 30,000 learners across the country.
We put the learner first and are entrepreneurial in our approach and innovative in our thinking. As a college, we are ambitious and aspirational and are responsive to the needs of students, staff, businesses, and the community.
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Weston College and University Centre Weston (UCW) has been awarded £216,305.08 through the UK Government’s Turing Scheme, opening life-changing international opportunities for learners across Further and Higher Education for this academic year.
The funding will support placements this academic year in Canada, the USA, Indonesia, and Thailand, giving students the chance to immerse themselves in new cultures, develop global citizenship skills, and gain hands-on industry experience.
Hudson’s Hope/Vancouver, Canada – Inclusive Practice learners will volunteer and gain work experience in a supportive community.
New York, USA – Creative and Health Industries learners will engage in workshops, networking and industry experiences.
Bali, Indonesia – Students will take part in sustainability and global citizenship projects. This trip will cost learners just £150.
Chiang Mai, Thailand – A second sustainability and citizenship placement. This trip will cost learners just £150.
New York, USA (UCW) – Performing Arts students will continue to build professional links with the Broadway Dance Centre.
Information for learners interested in these opportunities will be launched at the upcoming Freshers Fair on 23rd September 2025.
The Turing Scheme, the UK’s global programme for studying and working abroad, enables students—especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds—to gain the confidence, skills, and international experience that employers value.
Ben Knocks, Deputy Principal, said: “This funding is truly transformative. For many of our learners, these placements are opportunities they never imagined possible. The Turing Scheme gives our students the chance to develop professionally and personally in a way that is life changing.”
Principal and CEO, Pat Jones added: “We are proud that Weston College and University Centre Weston continues to be recognised with significant Turing funding. These projects will not only broaden horizons but also showcase the extraordinary potential of our students on the global stage.”
When applying to university, there are a range of things to consider before you make such an important decision regarding your future. There are many factors to research ahead of applying and we want to ensure you are fully informed, so you make the right choice for you.
During the application process, it is important to take your time exploring your options. This decision has a big impact on your future career and your personal and professional development.
University can seem daunting, but everyone feels the same – you are not alone! University can be a fantastic experience where you will not only deepen your knowledge on a subject, but also get the chance to broaden your horizons and meet new people, making potentially lifelong friends.
We want you to feel ready when applying to university so here are some top tips of things to consider during your application process and what to research when making the right choices for you:
CAREERS NOT COURSES
We know it’s not about the course you take, but the career you’ll start your journey towards. Your study programme is built from the ground up with your future in mind, focussing on employability and developing the skills you need to have a successful career within your chosen industry, making connections and gaining experiences through local and national employers we work with:
As a Weston College student, you will become part of one of our exciting new Career Excellence Hubs.
This means our courses aren't just courses... your study programme is built from the ground up with your future in mind, focussing on employability and developing the skills you need to have a successful career within your chosen industry...
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Chloe
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