University Centre Weston Celebrates Success in Wave 1 of OfS Degree Apprenticeship Funding
University Centre Weston (UCW) is thrilled to announce its success in securing £272,000 from the Office for Students' (OfS) £40 million degree apprenticeship fund launched in September 2023. As part of the wave 1 funding, UCW stands among the fifty-one colleges and universities that have been awarded a share of a £12 million funding pot to expand degree apprenticeships.
The Luke Wheaton Legacy Trust Apprenticeship Careers Open Evening
24 January 2024 16:00 – 19:00
Weston College, in partnership with the Luke Wheaton Legacy Trust, will be holding an event for learners and parents to explore apprenticeship possibilities within the Engineering industry.
Luke Wheaton sadly lost his life in the tragic Avonmouth accident in 2020, whilst completing an apprenticeship. The Luke Wheaton Legacy Trust was set up by his parents and brother to celebrate his memory, and aims to support and encourage young people on their journey through life, through furthering their education outside the classroom, and developing skills.
GKN Aerospace Apprenticeship Vacancies Now Open!
Earn while you learn, at global engineering organisation, GKN Aerospace.
We have teamed up with GKN Aerospace to offer 23 vacancies, with roles including:
- Aerospace Engineer Degree Apprentice
- Engineering Production Apprentice
- Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice
- Engineering Technical Support Technician Apprentice.
Meet Jess! - Leadership and Management Apprentice of the Year 2023
Blogs and Vlogs
Meet Jess from VADO! Jess completed her Leadership and Management Apprenticeship with Weston College and received top honours at the Weston College Business Awards. She was named Leadership and Management Apprentice of the Year and Overall Apprentice of the Year. Learn more about her story below...
Weston College Apprenticeship Open Evening 2024
06 February 2024 16:00 – 19:00
Are you considering your next step after leaving college or school, or are you looking for a career change? Come along to our Apprenticeship Open Evening at our South West Skills Campus, 4-7pm and meet our friendly team who can answer any questions you may have about Apprenticeships and help you kick start your applications.
BLOG: My Journey from Apprentice to Social Media Manager
Employers
Hey! I'm Maisy, and I recently completed my Digital Marketing Level 3 apprenticeship with Weston College, working for Visit Somerset.
After completing my apprenticeship in March, I was offered the role of Social Media Manager at Visit Somerset, which wouldn’t have been possible without my apprenticeship.
Let me take you through my apprenticeship journey, the highs, the lessons learned, and the growth I've experienced along the way.
Choosing the Apprenticeship Path
BLOG: Why should you hire an apprentice?
In an ever-evolving world, businesses must constantly seek innovative ways to secure a competitive edge. One strategy that has been gaining prominence in recent years is the offering of apprenticeships. At Weston College, our mantra is ‘careers, not courses’, meaning we have always understood the importance and value of learning on the job, working closely with local and national businesses to provide wonderful opportunities for our learners.
Lewis Wins Apprentice Of The Year
Last month, the South West Apprenticeship Awards, hosted at Ashton Gate Stadium, honoured outstanding apprentices from various industries and businesses across the South West. Among the remarkable apprentices who were acknowledged for their dedication and achievements was Lewis, a Software Engineering Degree Apprentice from MBDA Systems UK.
George wins big at South West Apprenticeship Awards!
The South West Apprenticeship Awards took place last month, at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol. We are thrilled that George, an apprenticeship learner at the college, won both Apprentice of the Year (Construction & Property Industries) and South West Apprentice of the Year, after being nominated initially by his college mentor.
George is currently completing the Level 3 Advanced Civil Engineering Apprenticeship with Mott MacDonald.
