New Apprenticeship Standards – Helping Employers Build the Skills They Need
Employers
Weston College is expanding its apprenticeship offer with a range of new standards designed to help employers address current and future skills gaps. Developed in response to employer feedback, regional priorities and the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), these programmes are focused on developing the practical skills, knowledge and behaviours businesses need most.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your workforce, support succession planning, fill hard-to-recruit positions or develop leadership and digital capability, apprenticeships provide a cost-effective route to attracting and retaining talent.
By partnering with Weston College, employers can benefit from:
- Access to skilled, job-ready talent
- Flexible training delivery that works around business needs
- Support with workforce growth and succession planning
- Opportunities to maximise levy funding or access fully funded options for eligible employers
- Financial incentives available for employing young apprentices
- Support in building a stronger, more sustainable local workforce
New Apprenticeship Standard - From August 2026:
- Foundation Apprenticeships Construction and Hospitality
- Level 2 Administrative Assistant
- Level 3 Emergency Care Worker Projects Controls (Jan 27)
- Level 4 Process Leader with CMI
- Level 4 Junior Management Consultant with CMI
- Level 4 Cyber Security (Jan 27)
- Level 4 Software Developer (Jan 27)
- Level 4 AI Automation (Jan 27)
- Level 6 Electronic Engineering and Embedded System Design
- Level 6 Social Worker (Jan 27)
- Level 6 Procurement (Jan 27)
Interested in strengthening your workforce?
Whether you're planning ahead, looking to recruit new talent, or exploring skills development opportunities for your existing team, our Employer Engagement team can help identify the right apprenticeship pathway for your business.
