College Inspire Local Employers
Weston College welcomed businesses from across the region to the Winter Gardens for their Employer’s Breakfast this morning (18th May).
The event, which showcased the ways in which Weston College can support local businesses, was attended by over 120 people from within the community. Attendees discovered more about funded upskilling opportunities, development opportunities as well as how they can recruit and inspire their future workforce.
One of the event highlights, was the employer panel, which was chaired by Scott Jenkins from Somerset Chamber of Commerce, and featured: Robert Dyer from Abatec, Grace Harvey from Puxton Park, Sophie Vidler from Thatchers Cider and Ruby who is a current apprentice with Thatchers Cider.
The panel had a dynamic discussion that provided valuable insights into successful collaborations and strategies for growth. Each member of the panel also shared their experiences of working with Weston College, and the positive impact that this has had on their business.
Head of Business Growth and Partnerships at Weston College, Dave Crew, said: “It was great to see so many employers gather together to discuss how we can inspire and grow our future workforce.
“There are so many opportunities for employers to access the support that they need to impact their teams, and at Weston College we are here to make the process as easy as possible.
“We love to work in partnership with employers and provide bespoke training that meets their needs – if this is something that can help you, then please do reach out to the team: employers@weston.ac.uk.”
If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College here. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education to students and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.
