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Former Weston College student Beth Cottle has been named Somerset County FA Young Volunteer of the Year! This remarkable achievement recognizes Beth's outstanding contribution to coaching young talents within the community. 

Beth is a volunteer at the Uphill Juniors, an under 14s Football Club in Weston formed in 2021. To win this exciting award, she used skills and experience gained from her course in Sports Coaching and Performance at Weston College. Beth has been coaching the budding talents of Uphill Juniors with unwavering enthusiasm. The award not only acknowledges her technical expertise in the sport but also highlights her exceptional ability to inspire young people. 

Beth's journey from a Weston College student to a distinguished youth coach exemplifies the transformative power of passion and dedication. As she continues to make a lasting impact on the next generation of athletes, Beth stands as an inspiring figure, motivating others to follow their dreams and contribute to the community through the love of sports. 

Congratulations Beth, we here at Weston College wish you all the best! 

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If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College here. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.

Twisted Web, a leading website design agency, recently collaborated with our digital course learners as part of the Digital Career Excellence Hub at the College. This innovative partnership provided a unique opportunity for students to engage in real-world projects tailored by Twisted Web, drawing inspiration from the agency's recent accomplishments. Through collaborative group work, learners tackled live project briefs that enhanced their skills.

Learners worked in groups to complete live project briefs, which were created by Twisted Web, and based on projects that they had completed recently.

Alan Burnell, Adult Curriculum Coordinator for Computing and Digital Technologies at Weston College, said: “It was great to welcome Twisted Web to the college, to work closely with our computing and digital learners.

"Working with Twisted Web is a game-changer for our students. They tackled real-world tasks brilliantly, growing in knowledge, skills, and confidence. This collaboration between education and industry is really important at Weston College, and we look forward to working closely with them in the future.”

Ross Gudge from Twisted Web, added: “It’s been our pleasure to work with the Weston College computing faculty and being able to engage with the students on their various courses.

“The response from all learners was really positive, and we were impressed with their work as well as their attitude, and ability to take on board constructive feedback and identify opportunities to improve - it is a good sign for the future.

“We saw real talent across each of the different groups that we worked with, and we are confident that they will have successful careers after they have completed their course.”

The College is committed to fostering connections between industry and education, and proudly hosts fourteen sector-specific Career Excellence Hubs. This initiative underscores our dedication to supporting both employers and learners in achieving their future goals. By seamlessly integrating practical experiences into the academic journey, we empower learners to acquire essential skills, knowledge, and professional networks, positioning them for success in their chosen fields.

A big thank you to Twisted Web for supporting our learners!

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If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College here. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.

Weston College has teamed up with Weston-super-Mare AFC to continue providing players aged under sixteen to under nineteen with a joint Academic and Football Pathway within North Somerset and the South West. 

Weston College will monitor and support players through their Academic Pathway to ensure they have the skills and qualifications necessary, providing a solid foundation for any player within this programme. 

Head of Sport and Health, Heidi Oliver said: “The partnership with Weston AFC is really exciting! As partners, we're aligned on key values around valuing people and the communities they're a part of.  

“By collaborating with such a key club in the local community we're able to add real authenticity to our football pathway; learners are inspired through involvement with the club and the impact of being directly engaged in community action is huge. This partnership is a wonderful addition to our network and our overall aim of Creating Brighter Futures for our learners.”  

Weston College and University Centre Weston, are hosting a Trial Day for all players aged U16s to U18s in partnership with Weston-super-Mare AFC. 

This offers players the opportunity to join a Semi-Professional environment, in the National League South, combined with a fantastic Academic Foundation to build on their journey for a future role in sport.  

The programme is led by Weston-super-Mare AFC’s Head of Senior Phase and Head of Coaching, Mark McKeever. 

The Club's philosophy is to develop players within their academy and nurture them into 1st Team regulars, whilst providing them with a first-rate education. 

A Weston-super-Mare AFC spokesperson said: "Players are closely monitored and supported during the season to ensure they are developing and improving along our Footballing Pathway, with Mark taking a prominent, hands-on role in this." 

The club added: "We have representation in the AoC South West League, National League U19s Alliance, ESFA U18s Elite Schools', Colleges' Cup and ECFA U19s Cup. Entering these competitions allows our players exposure to some of the best teams in the country to help enhance their development." 

Engaging with employers forms part of the Sport Careers Excellence Hub. Weston College's Career Excellence Hubs are designed to be the launching pad for our learners' careers. In a world where connections and relevant skills matter more than ever, these hubs offer a holistic approach that prepares learners to thrive in their chosen industries. With the support of these hubs, our learners are well-equipped to make a significant impact in their professional journeys.

The Trial Day will be held on Tuesday, February 13 at The Optima Stadium between 9:30am -and 2pm. 

All players should register their attendance here.

To find out more about our sport courses click here.

If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College here. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.