Year 1 learners from the T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning in Construction course recently received an inspiring and informative guest lecture by Architect Irene de Miguel Lopez from AWW Architects, a leading architectural practice based in Bristol.

Weston College’s A-Level Politics students recently had the opportunity to take part in an engaging question-and-answer session with local MP Dan Aldridge, who visited the college to discuss his experiences and views on a range of current political issues.

Last Friday, Weston College proudly hosted a Construction Employer Breakfast, welcoming over 15 local employers from across the construction industry. The event served as a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships between education and industry, allowing employers to engage directly with our curriculum teams and Head of Construction, Richard Hanney, over a collaborative breakfast session.

On September 30th, our Engineering Apprentices attended a Sustainability Conference in the Winter Gardens Ballroom where they received guest lectures from a range of employers and industry professionals regarding their approach to sustainability in the workplace and how they are incorporating it into their systems.  

Recently, our Business, Management & Leadership T Level students have met a range of finance industry professionals through our Focus on Finance initiative. This programme connects learners with leading employers, providing valuable insights into the financial sector and helping them build the practical skills needed to succeed in their future careers.  

This National T Level Week, we want to share how industry placements not only benefit learners, but also hugely benefit businesses by allowing them to seamlessly integrate fresh, dynamic talent into their workforce.

We spoke to Beard Construction and UHBW to find out about their experiences of taking on industry placement learners.

BEARD CONSTRUCTION:

It’s T Levels Week so we want to discuss the different progression routes students can take after completing a T Level and the benefits they have on future careers. 

T Levels were officially launched in September 2020 but have already proved to be an excellent pathway for many learners, allowing them to progress onto apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, university and full-time employment.  

This month, The Grand Pier hosted a Cyber Security Awareness event, CSIDES, to educate individuals, students, and employers about the importance of Cyber Security and provide them with the tools to protect themselves and their organisations. Our Digital students attended the event to build on their knowledge and network with professionals in the industry. 

Last month, our Year 2 Level 3 Travel & Tourism learners took a trip to Bristol Airport’s Career Fair in order to network with employers and check out the possible routes and positions students could go into within Bristol Airport and the <

It is vital that businesses keep their workers up to date with the latest industry trends and skills, and this is key for businesses in the automotive industry, where the likes of electric vehicles are constantly evolving and expanding.