Careers and Employability Team Blog: October Edition
Blogs and Vlogs
Welcome to the October Edition of the Careers and Employability Team Blog!
It’s been a busy and exciting month here at Weston College, with UCAS applications in full swing as learners take the next big step toward their futures. We’ve also proudly celebrated T Level Week, recognising the achievements of our learners and the value these qualifications bring to their career journeys.
IKO Group Share Expertise with Construction Students
Year 1 learners from the T-Level in Design, Surveying, and Planning in Construction course recently received an insightful guest lecture by two members of the IKO Group.
T Level Students Help to Build Shelter at Uncle Paul’s Chilli Farm
Employers
Year 1 learners from the T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning in Construction recently enjoyed an exciting day at Uncle Paul’s Chilli Farm in Butcombe, North Somerset, as part of their induction to the course.
Architecture Professionals Discuss Career Paths with Students
Employers
Year 1 learners from the T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning in Construction course recently received an inspiring and informative guest lecture by Architect Irene de Miguel Lopez from AWW Architects, a leading architectural practice based in Bristol.
Construction Trades Employer Breakfast
Employers
Last Friday, Weston College proudly hosted a Construction Employer Breakfast, welcoming over 15 local employers from across the construction industry. The event served as a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships between education and industry, allowing employers to engage directly with our curriculum teams and Head of Construction, Richard Hanney, over a collaborative breakfast session.
Engineering Apprentices Attend Sustainability Conference with Industry Professionals
Employers
On September 30th, our Engineering Apprentices attended a Sustainability Conference in the Winter Gardens Ballroom where they received guest lectures from a range of employers and industry professionals regarding their approach to sustainability in the workplace and how they are incorporating it into their systems.
Former Student, Ollie, Discusses T Level Journey at Lloyds Banking Group
Alumni Trailblazers
Former student, Ollie Haley, finished the Business, Management & Leadership T Level in September 2024, after completing his 8-week placement at Lloyds Banking Group. After the successful completion of his T Level, Ollie was offered a full-time apprenticeship as a Senior Financial Assistant at Lloyds Banking Group.
