APPRENTICESHIPS
Apprenticeships are a great way to earn while you learn, either entering a new industry of your choosing, or upskilling in your chosen area to progress.
Begin your journey into your dream career, whether that be with a traineeship or an apprenticeship, we can help you get your foot in the door with an exciting organisation.
Believe that you can make it to the very top, through your very own personalised approach to learning.
Become a leader in your field! Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of rising the ranks, they offer clear progression routes, and you can even gain degrees through apprenticeships.
At Weston College we are here to support you throughout the whole apprenticeship process, from how to write a CV, to interview tips, we’re here to support you.
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<p>My name is Dave Newman, and I am the owner and Chef Patron at <a href="https://www.thegingerpigkitchen.uk/">The Ginger Pig Kitchen</a>, here in Weston-super-Mare. The Ginger Pig Kitchen is a local restaurant, focusing on fresh food, served in a relaxed atmosphere with great service.</p>
<p>I hugely enjoy working with the college; watching the students develop and grow under our guidance is amazing – being able to reflect on their abilities when they first began, compared to the skills they have now, is so fulfilling as an employer. As well as skills development, their confidence grows massively too, allowing them to interact better with each other and the customers. The skills and the confidence growing in unison while working results in working towards a successful career in hospitality!</p>
<p>I work with the college in many ways, including delivering masterclasses, which take place throughout the year to showcase my skills to learners and teach them how to progress. I also detail what we do in my restaurant, the process of keeping the customers happy and why we do it in the way that we do.</p>
<p>The impact of the involvement with the learners on the organisation has been huge. They play an important part of the team, and massively contribute to the smooth running of the restaurant.</p>
<p>I truly believe giving learners a good chance at progression, showing them how to be a role model, and developing their workplace skills, will help them on the way to their next opportunity in hospitality.</p>
<p>In 2018 I decided I wanted to complete a<a href="https://www.ucw.ac.uk/courses/digital-and-technology-solutions-bsc-hons…; Digital and Technology Solutions BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship</a>, to further my development and provide me with a valuable next step in my career.</p><p>I had already completed a Level 3 apprenticeship, and was working as a Software Developer at NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (<a href="https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/">NHS SCWCSU</a>). My employer was really supportive, and I started my apprenticeship working with them for the first two years, before moving to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-hydrographic-office">UK Hydrographic Office</a>.</p><p>The apprenticeship really supported me in my development, and gave me a lot of highlights. It is difficult to give one overall highlight, so I’ll give two.</p><p>Firstly, the people. It was interesting meeting lots of people from varied backgrounds and ages that had decided that this was the rout for them, and I’ve made some lasting friendships from the apprenticeship.</p><p>Secondly, the opportunity to play with different technologies to what I’d use day-to-day in work. The programming assignments really gave me latitude to experiment in a way I otherwise wouldn’t find time for.</p><p>I completed my apprenticeship in the summer, and now I’m a Software Engineer working for <a href="https://www.justeattakeaway.com/">JustEatTakeaway.com</a>, the parent entity of Just Eat and Takeaway.com, solving interesting authentication and authorization problems at scale.</p><p>If you’re considering an apprenticeship, then you should do it. It will be difficult at times, and stressful at times, trying to balance work and degree work, but it’s worth it in the end. For me, the sense of accomplishment alone was worth it, but the degree without any debt hanging over you is also very nice and opens up new doors for you.</p><p><em>Hugo Woodiwiss</em></p><p><a href="https://www.ucw.ac.uk/courses/digital-and-technology-solutions-bsc-hons… out more about our degree apprenticeships, by clicking here.</a></p>
<p>My name is Alex and I am undergoing an apprenticeship in Operational Firefighting.</p>
<p>Becoming a firefighter is something that I always wanted to do, so I decided to apply, and I did this through the Avon Fire and Rescue Service website.</p>
<p>It wasn’t an easy process, but it was rewarding as you went though and completed each step.</p>
<p>The college were really supportive through the process; I received frequent emails, they provided me with vital information and were very quick at replying to any questions I had. Now on station, I have a line of contact to the college through my assessor.</p>
<p>There is a lot to learn when becoming a firefighter, so having a large educational institute like Weston College involved gave me confidence in the education and training I would receive, and ultimately allow me to be successful in this career.</p>
<p>This apprenticeship has allowed me to gain real world experience and give me insight into what life is like as a firefighter. Something that I have really appreciated is the experience I gain from firefighters on station.</p>
<p>There are challenges too, with the most challenging part being the wide range of techniques and equipment we have to learn in order to be effective in the many types of incidents we attend.</p>
<p>If you’re considering an apprenticeship then I think you should go for it! They are a mix between real world practice, as well as engaging in some theory from lectures and lesson style learning. There is a demand for being physically practical as well as being able to computer-based college work.</p>
<p><a href="https://yesyoucan.careers/wholetime">Apply to become a Firefighter through an apprenticeship, by clicking here.</a> </p>
