<p>Weston College is delighted to announce its shortlisting for The Engineer’s 2024 Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) Awards in the highly regarded STEM Initiative category.</p><p>This recognition highlights the College’s successful collaboration with local, national, and global employers to inspire the next generation of engineers and drive meaningful change in the engineering sector.</p><p>Now in its ninth year, the C2I Awards were established to spotlight exemplary engineering collaborations that address complex societal challenges and advance innovation.</p><p>Tracie Leahy, Assistant Principal for Apprenticeships &amp; Skills at Weston College, said: “We are honoured to be recognised for this prestigious award, which underscores the dedication and effort invested daily at Weston College to promote STEM education and engineering apprenticeships.</p><p>“We are immensely proud of the impactful work happening at the College, and the key partnerships we have with organisations within the industry, to drive change.</p><p>“I’d like to extend my best wishes to all the other nominees ahead of the award ceremony in February.”</p><p><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/engin… you would like to study engineering at Weston College, please click here.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/employers?utm_source=main-menu&amp;utm_medium=… you’re an employer looking to partner with the college, then please click here.</a></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">In order to provide greater opportunities for our learners, we are actively seeking to increase our number of Careers Excellence Hub Partnerships with fantastic employers. Our </span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/engin…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/engin…; target="_blank">Engineering</a><span style="font-size:inherit;"> CEH are doing just that by taking our learners up to Babcock in order to promote and develop a partnership between Weston College </span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/engin…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/engin…; target="_blank">Engineering</a><span style="font-size:inherit;"> and Babcock for T Level Industry Placements.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Babcock is a globally leading engineering company which specialises in international defence, aerospace and security equipment and manufacturing. They ensure that the critical services of defence equipment are produced to be durable, affordable and available in order to create a safe and secure world. They also provide engineering support to naval, land, air, and nuclear operations, as well as frontline support, specialist training and asset management.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">To begin the day, our </span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/engin…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/engin…; target="_blank">Engineering</a><span style="font-size:inherit;"> learners got a tour of Babcock and its facilities to better understand how the company work and familiarise themselves with the environment. During the tour, the learners were then lucky enough to witness a simulated torpedo firing which they thoroughly enjoyed.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Not only this, the students also had the opportunity to engage in a series of tasks and activities throughout the day, the highlight being a virtual welding simulator. This was a computer-based tool that allowed the students to practice welding techniques in a virtual environment, without the need for actual equipment or materials. Three learners broke the record, achieving a score of 98/100 which highly impressed the Babcock staff and were awarded medals as recognition of their outstanding achievement.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Since visiting Babcock, the company have confirmed that they are keen to work out a finalised plan for hosting T Level industry placements and are fully onboard with supporting our learners achieve world leading industry skills. This future partnership will open up many amazing opportunities for our learners and is largely accredited to their hard work and the positive impression they made on Babcock during their visit.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">We’d like to thank Babcock for having our learners and making a lasting impact on their passion for engineering.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/engin…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/engin…; target="_blank">If you are interested in applying to one of our Engineering courses in September, click here.</a><span style="font-size:inherit;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>There has been great success this year for our Engineering <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/t-lev… Level</a> Learners who have all completed their Industry Placements! Our employers are essential to the development of our learners, and we are extremely grateful for their help in driving the future workforce within the engineering world.</p><p>The industry placements have led to some learners being offered apprenticeships and employment opportunities, massively helping learners with the transition into working life following their studies.</p><p>Here is what Rotamec’s Paul Korb - Health and Safety, Compliance and Sustainability Manager had to say about taking on Industry Placement learners:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em><strong>“The placement not only benefits the student during their experience with us, but it further allows the business to assess and find the ideal candidate who wishes to pursue a career in our industry. It allows us to ‘try before we buy’ and we will offer an apprenticeship at the completion of their course.</strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Not only does this benefit the business, but it also allows the student to sample our business and decide if this is a career path they wish to pursue.</strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Every student that attends our business, could be the future engineer for our industry. They could also be the next supervisor, foreman, or manager. If the student has the attitude for the job, we will assist the student to develop their skills and development. The students assist with the day to day running of the business and has really had a positive impact.”</strong></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A big thank you to all of the following employers for providing our engineering learners with placements and giving them the invaluable experience of working in industry:</p><p><a href="https://rotamec.com/"><strong>Rotamec</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://cfms.org.uk/"><strong>CFMS</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.cornelsen.co.uk/best-thermal-remediation-pfas-water-treatme… href="https://www.dansengineering.co.uk/"><strong>Dans Engineering</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://mseis.com/"><strong>MSeis</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://dirtdriver.co.uk/about/index.htm"><strong>Dirt Driver</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.sysconltd.co.uk/"><strong>Syscon</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.naval-technology.com/contractors/simulators/l-3-mapps/"><st… Mapps</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.starlingcycles.com/"><strong>Starling Cycles</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.suez.com/en/uk"><strong>Suez</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.sigmaaluminium.co.uk/"><strong>Sigma Aluminium</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://nickel-electro.com/"><strong>Nickell-Electro</strong></a></p><p… href="https://haleyengineering.co.uk/"><strong>Will Haley Engineering</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.bristolport.co.uk/"><strong>Bristol Port Company</strong></a></p><p><strong>AIM</strong></p><p><strong>Plant Ex Machinery</strong></p><p><strong>RJ MotorSPorts</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you would like to enquire about hosting a work placement student within your workplace, please contact <strong>emma.nicholls@weston.ac.uk</strong>.</p>