Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the Somerset Business Awards 2025 Launch Event at The Mount Somerset in Taunton. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow sponsors and judges, while gaining valuable insights into what the awards, scheduled for March 2025, will involve.

At University Centre Weston (UCW), we are passionate about the transformative power of apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, both for individuals and organisations. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award, in recognition of outstanding apprenticeship achievements across Somerset. 

A degree apprenticeship combines full-time paid work with part-time level 6 university study, with a split of roughly 80% of your time being in the workplace, and 20% in the classroom. At UCW, we offer degree apprenticeships in Engineering, Environmental Health, Digital and Technology Solutions, Project Management and Digital User Experience. 

Entries for the Somerset Business Awards 2025 are now open, and we encourage all our employer partners to enter. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your business’s accomplishments and network with fellow businesses across a plethora of sectors. With free entry and 14 diverse categories, there’s something for businesses, organisations, and charities of all sizes. 

Click here to learn more and start your entry.

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.