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.

We are delighted to announce that former Weston College student Jack Lewis has been shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year at the Association of College’s annual AoC Awards! These prestigious awards recognise the best of the best students from colleges and higher education across the whole of the UK.

Last week, Weston College opened its doors to new and returning students as they embarked on the start of the new academic year.  

Over three days, each CEH area welcomed first-year students with a wide variety of activities designed to help them settle in, build friendships, and get familiar with both their learning environment and the tools they’ll be using throughout their studies. 

Welcome to the August 2025 edition of our Careers and Employability blog!

This month, we’re focusing on sharing useful resources to support our learners as they plan their next steps. Whether you’re preparing for further study, looking to gain work experience, or exploring future career opportunities, our team has put together a range of helpful tools and guidance to get you started.

We’ll be highlighting:

· Career planning resources – to help you map out your goals and explore your options.

Level 1 courses are a great way to build a foundation of knowledge around a subject, introducing you at a more flexible and slower pace whilst building your skills and preparing you to progress onto Level 2.