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Weston College Make a Splash with work skills qualifications
Weston College Make a Splash with work skills qualifications
16 employers local to Weston College spent a day in the company of 120 Construction Students last week.
Not unusual you might say?
However in this case the employers were largely Environmental specialists from organisations identified by the college as strategically significant to support the establishment of the Colleges new centre of excellence in Enviro-tech for the construction industry.
Working Knowledge organised and facilitated the event, which included recruiting the employers on behalf of the college.
Students gathered evidence during the one-day event to achieve the Edexcel Workskills Qualification at Level 1.
Andrea Greer, Executive Director College Service, said “Working Knowledge really delivered to our brief when recruiting employers who were real experts in sustainability and were an absolute pleasure to deal with”
The Vice Principle, Judi Harper, said…“I think it has been an absolutely fabulous day”
The local Weston Employers left with a very positive view of the college and the quality of teaching and facilities that the students enjoy.
Here are some comments from the local Employer’s
An excellent day which brings us back into contact with ‘raw’ material that will be taking our place in due course. A real life experience for us, as well as the students. Well facilitated.”
Alan Wade, EiC Ltd
“This was an excellent experience, to get involved in the development of the college students into the world of work.” Jon Gilling – Environment Agency”
“Well thought through and designed learning experience. Rewarding as a ‘business expert’, as I hope it was for the students.”
Jessica Harper, North Somerset Council
What did the students think?
Some examples of feedback collected at the end of the day:
“The practice involved preparation for the future.”
“Very well planned and gave everyone a confidence boost.”
“I don’t like teamwork in general but we worked well as a team and performed well overall.”
“It was a good event.”
Working Knowledge partner with over 100 HE and FE and specialise in delivering events that achieve employability and enterprise skills qualifications for students while engaging local employers.
In the past 6 years over 8000 students have been introduced to 1500 employers at our events.
To find out more about Working Knowledge please email Dr James Lott 07980 589427 james.lott@twkg.net with your questions.
Working Knowledge: Enterprise Training for Student Success
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