Airbus and Weston College Group today announced the signing of a formal lease agreement for the new Aerospace Skills Academy at Airbus’ Filton site, marking a major milestone in strengthening national resilience through aerospace and advanced engineering skills.

Learners from the T Level Digital Production, Design and Development course recently took part in the West of England Transport Data Hackathon, a collaborative industry-led event hosted by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority in partnership with AECOM.

Throughout this term, Weston College have hosted a series of Employer Advisory Boards and Industry Forums across a wide range of sectors. These events play a vital role in ensuring the College’s curriculum remains closely aligned with current and emerging industry needs, helping learners develop the skills, behaviours and knowledge required to succeed in the workplace.

Earlier this month, our Travel and Tourism learners were visited by members of the Jet2 team from Bristol Airport, delivering an insightful talk that gave students a deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities within a career in aviation. 

As the pace of technological, economic, and demographic change accelerates, employers across all sectors are preparing for one of the most transformative periods in the UK workforce landscape.

Looking ahead to 2026, the challenge is no longer simply finding talent, but ensuring organisations can adapt, innovate, retain and grow in a labour market shaped by automation, new technologies, green transformation, and shifting employee expectations.

Last month, Weston College welcomed Lauren Carr, Technical Project Manager at SharkNinja UK, for an engaging and 'Outrageously Extraordinary' session with Level 3 Business students. Lauren shared her expertise in managing complex projects for a global brand operating across the UK, US, and China, offering students a unique insight into the processes behind bringing innovative products to market. 

As part of last month’s ‘Focus on Finance’ initiative, Year 2 Level 3 Business students welcomed guest speakers Katie Robinson and Alana Goodwin from Ernst & Young (EY) Bristol Office, one of the world’s ‘Big Four’ accountancy firms. 

This month, our Health & Social Care students took part in Future Skills Week, a week full of hands-on workshops, employer visits and essential training to ensure our students gain the crucial skills required for a career in the industry.  

Weston College is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for two highly respected categories at this year’s Apprenticeship and Training Awards. The nominations recognise outstanding innovation, collaboration and impact across the College’s apprenticeship provision:

Last week, our Year 2 Level 3 Travel and Tourism learners had the fantastic opportunity to visit Bristol Airport for an immersive experience focused on careers in aviation.