Hear From Our Apprentices

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To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with three of our apprentices to hear all about their apprenticeship experiences.

 

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BBC’s Sophie Long Opens Weston Waves Podcast & Audio Suite

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Weston College was delighted to welcome back distinguished alumna and BBC journalist Sophie Long this week as she officially opened the college’s new Weston Waves Podcast & Audio Suite at Loxton Campus. 

Photography Students Host Pet Photoshoot for the Public

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Last month, our Photography students organised a pet photoshoot for members of the public to bring in their dogs, giving our students hands-on experience working with clients and building their confidence and skills. 

Weston College and GKN Aerospace Welcome 21 Foundation Apprentices

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Weston College is celebrating the launch of its first cohort of Engineering Foundation Apprenticeships, with 21 learners enrolling with GKN Aerospace this week. This represents almost two thirds of all Foundation Apprenticeship starts nationally since the programme launched in August 2025.

Engineering Advisory Event to Strengthen Employer Collaboration

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Weston College and University Centre Weston (UCW) brought together leading engineering employers on Wednesday 19 November 2025, for a high-level Engineering Technical Advisory Board session, which was aimed at shaping the future of technical education across the region.

The event was hosted at GKN Aerospace, Bristol, and focused on strengthening collaboration between industry and education to ensure that training, curriculum design, and skills development continue to meet the needs of the local engineering and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Exciting New Partnership with White&Co Hair Salon in Bristol

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Last month, our Hairdressing and Barbering Careers Excellence Hub (CEH) signed a new partnership with White&Co hair salon in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for students to work with industry professionals, learn new techniques and gain real-world experience through workshops. 

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