Creating brighter futures

Weston College welcomed businesses from across the region to the Winter Gardens for their Employer’s Breakfast this morning (18th May).

The event, which showcased the ways in which Weston College can support local businesses, was attended by over 120 people from within the community. Attendees discovered more about funded upskilling opportunities, development opportunities as well as how they can recruit and inspire their future workforce.

One of the event highlights, was the employer panel, which was chaired by Scott Jenkins from Somerset Chamber of Commerce, and featured: Robert Dyer from Abatec, Grace Harvey from Puxton Park, Sophie Vidler from Thatchers Cider and Ruby who is a current apprentice with Thatchers Cider.

The panel had a dynamic discussion that provided valuable insights into successful collaborations and strategies for growth. Each member of the panel also shared their experiences of working with Weston College, and the positive impact that this has had on their business. 

Head of Business Growth and Partnerships at Weston College, Dave Crew, said: “It was great to see so many employers gather together to discuss how we can inspire and grow our future workforce.

“There are so many opportunities for employers to access the support that they need to impact their teams, and at Weston College we are here to make the process as easy as possible.

“We love to work in partnership with employers and provide bespoke training that meets their needs – if this is something that can help you, then please do reach out to the team: employers@weston.ac.uk.”

Find out more about the support on offer, by clicking here.

With Weston College's Annual Business Awards 4 weeks away, we’re excited to be bringing you the fourth of many employer award nominees articles!

In this article we’ll be talking through our nominees for the Pre-employment Employer of the Year award. Nominated are: PA Fencing, Somerset NHS Trust and Lidl

Good luck to all that have been nominated! Award winners will be announced on Thursday 30th June. Stay updated by following our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages or by following #WestonCollegeBusinessAwards2023. 

Recently, we welcomed construction company Tica Acad to South West Skills Campus, to deliver an informative session to our plastering students, on the importance of thermal insulation.

The interactive product demonstration captivated the learners, who were delighted to discover the future earning potential associated within the industry.

At Weston College, learners are treated to unrivalled access from employers, as part of the Career Excellence Hub. Learners can gain work experience, get insight from industry leaders and complete a study programme that has input from the industry.

The visit by Tica Acad proved to be an invaluable experience for the students. The session commenced with an engaging presentation that emphasised the significance of thermal insulation in modern construction and highlighted its positive impact on energy efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort.

They also shared progression opportunities within the company, particularly through apprenticeships. Operations Manager for Construction, Richard Hanney, said: "We were thrilled to have Tica Acad visit South West Skills Campus and share their expertise with our plastering learners.

"The interactive product demonstration provided our students with valuable hands-on experience and deepened their understanding of the importance of thermal insulation. Tica Acad's commitment to offering apprenticeship opportunities was especially exciting for our learners, as it opens doors to a prosperous future in a growing sector."

Find out more about our construction courses, by clicking here.