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.

Weston College recently delivered a highly successful series of online apprenticeship preparation workshops in collaboration with Channel 4, delivered in partnership with their 4Skills team. These sessions were specifically designed to support learners in advance of the Channel 4 Apprenticeship Programme, which is due to launch in January 2026, and to demystify the application and recruitment process for a highly competitive creative employer.

As 2026 begins, Weston College and Bristol Airport remain committed to expanding their work together by creating opportunities that help individuals thrive, businesses grow and the region prosper.

Airbus and Weston College Group today announced the signing of a formal lease agreement for the new Aerospace Skills Academy at Airbus’ Filton site, marking a major milestone in strengthening national resilience through aerospace and advanced engineering skills.

Throughout this term, Weston College have hosted a series of Employer Advisory Boards and Industry Forums across a wide range of sectors. These events play a vital role in ensuring the College’s curriculum remains closely aligned with current and emerging industry needs, helping learners develop the skills, behaviours and knowledge required to succeed in the workplace.

Welcome to the December edition of our CET blog! 

Who Are We?

We’re a friendly team of professionals dedicated to helping you succeed:

• Ben Knocks – Deputy Principal and Careers Leader
• Anna Holton – Head of Careers and Employability
• Careers Coordinators – Based across campuses to offer one-to-one support
• UCAS & HE Advisor – Your go-to for university applications and higher education advice

Weston College is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for two highly respected categories at this year’s Apprenticeship and Training Awards. The nominations recognise outstanding innovation, collaboration and impact across the College’s apprenticeship provision:

Weston College are delighted to announce the renewal of our partnership with The Bristol Hippodrome, strengthening our shared commitment to providing students with industry-relevant, inspirational learning experiences within the world of live performance.

Weston College is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the Weston College Business Awards 2026, an annual celebration recognising outstanding collaboration between learners, including apprentices, trainees, and industry placement students and their employer partners. 

The 2026 awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 11 June 2026 at the iconic Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, offering an inspiring evening dedicated to achievement, partnership, and success.