In September 2021, our first cohort of Construction Career Excellence Hub learners started their journey into the construction industry.

Although Weston College has always connected closely with industry to deliver career enhancing experiences for our learners, the new Construction Career Excellence Hub heightens this – and offers an array of career boosting benefits.

Some of these benefits include:

• Training programmes co-designed by employers
• Skills training required by industry
• Industry placements
• Networking opportunities
• Soft and hard skills development.

With over 53,000 construction companies in the South West, there are many opportunities for people looking to enter the industry, and through the Career Excellence Hub, learners will be equipped with the 21st Century employability skills required by industry.

David Bowdley, Operations Director at Galliford Try, one of the endorsing companies, said: “The Construction Career Excellence Hub presents an exciting opportunity for us to invest in local talent, and develop learners who could become the future leaders in our business.

“Weston College is the perfect location for people to develop their construction skills, and we are thrilled to play a role in your development and offer further assistance on your journey into our industry.”

Importantly it is having a really positive impact on our learners as well.

Level 1 Carpentry learner, Josh, said: “The course is very enjoyable! I think the best thing is that I have had the opportunity to put my skills into practice, by building a bike shed for Nailsea School.”

You can find out more about our Construction Career Excellence Hub, here.