Careers and Employability Team Blog: October Edition
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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.
Looking ahead, we’re gearing up for our annual Careersfest event on 18th November! This is a fantastic opportunity for learners to connect directly with employers and universities, ask questions, and gather insights to help shape their career decisions.
As always, our team is here to support every learner—whether you're exploring career options, preparing for university, or looking to boost your employability skills.
If you’d like to get in touch with us, please don’t hesitate to email cet@weston.ac.uk.
Supporting Your Young Person with Their UCAS Application
As we move through the autumn term, UCAS applications are a key focus for many of our learners who are planning their next steps into higher education. To help guide and support this process, we’ve put together some important information to help you support your young person. If you have any questions or would like further support, please get in touch using uni.help@weston.ac.uk
UCAS Drop-In Sessions
We’re running weekly UCAS drop-in sessions where learners can get one-to-one support with their applications:
· Knightstone Campus – Every Monday lunchtime in the Library
· Loxton Campus – Every Tuesday lunchtime in the Library
Internal Deadline
To ensure applications are submitted on time and with the best possible quality, our internal UCAS deadline is 14th November. Meeting this deadline allows us to review applications and provide feedback before they are sent to UCAS.
🎉 Celebrating T Levels Week 2025!
From 13th to 17th October, we proudly joined the nationwide celebration of T Levels Week 2025, spotlighting the incredible achievements of our learners and the transformative impact of industry placements.
Throughout the week, we:
- Celebrated learner success stories from their industry placements, showcasing the skills and confidence they’ve gained.
Prepared future learners for their upcoming placements with tailored workshops, employer engagement sessions, and practical guidance.
Engaged with employers and partners to strengthen placement opportunities and highlight the value of T Level learners in the workplace.
- Shared inspiring stories on social media using the hashtags #TLevelsWeek and #TLevelHero, to raise awareness of all the amazing opportunities on offer.
T Levels continue to bridge the gap between education and employment, offering students a unique blend of classroom learning and real-world experience. We’re proud to be part of this journey and to support the next generation of skilled professionals.
Here’s to our learners, educators, and industry partners - thank you for making T Levels Week 2025 a success!
Key Dates:
12th November - Pathways to Success Open Evening
14th November - Internal UCAS deadline
18th November - Careersfest
14th January - Equal Opportunities UCAS application deadline
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