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Media Release

8th January 2018

200 in 100 Ready to Launch

Weston College has set an ambitious target of achieving 200 apprenticeship pledges in just 100 days.

Following the success of the previous 100 in 100 campaign, the College have decided to raise the bar, by matching 200 passionate apprentices with great local employers in just 100 days. The campaign itself will be starting on January 22 nd , and will run through until June 8 th . Throughout the campaign the College will be updating their progress via social media, using the hashtag #200in100 on Twitter. Dr Paul Phillips CBE, Principal and Chief Executive of the Weston College Group, said: “One of the most effective ways of bringing a new generation of employees to your company is through apprenticeships. Apprenticeships have expanded over the years, and we have seen the growth in popularity of our Degree Apprenticeships, giving organisations a hands on approach in the development of the student, to meet their business needs. “Weston College are excited to be launching this campaign to create 200 apprenticeships in 100 days. With the support of existing and new employer partners from across the region, we look forward to supplying more opportunities to our students in the year ahead.

“We’re appealing to organisations across the region to pledge and support this exciting mission to create 200 local jobs.”

The businesses that pledge will have their logos featured in the dedicated ‘200 in 100’ section of the website, be featured predominantly in the social media campaign and have other publicity through press releases and video.

For further information visit www.weston.ac.uk/200in100 or contact the Training Solutions team via email [email protected] or via phone on 01934 411594.

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For further information, interviews and filming opportunities: Please contact David Burlison , Marketing Coordinator: Content and Communications, on 01934 411 426.

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Weston College is one of the top-performing colleges in the country. It won both College of the Year and Overall FE Provider of the Year at the 2015 TES Awards. • It offers courses ranging from entry level to Master’s Degree level, plus apprenticeships, traineeships and courses to help prepare people for the world of work. • At its most recent Ofsted inspection, the College was awarded the highest possible rating – outstanding. • In November 2015, the College was awarded University Centre status in partnership with the University of the West of England, building on its existing University Centre status with Bath Spa University. • In 2016, 99% of Weston College students passed their A Levels, with 46% earning A*-B grades, and 74% earning A*-C. 98% of students achieved their technical and professional qualifications. • The College also offers a wide range of apprenticeships, from intermediate to higher degree level. 90% of Weston College apprentices are offered permanent positions by their employers at the end of their apprenticeship programmes. • Weston College works closely with many hundreds of employers throughout the region, ensuring it equips its students with the specific skills employers seek when selecting staff. • Weston College has invested heavily in providing the best possible educational environment, ensuring, where applicable, that students use professional, industry-standard, equipment and facilities.

• Late in 2016 the College learned it had retained its prestigious Investors In People Gold and Champion status; this internationally-recognised accreditation puts the College alongside the very best in the world when it comes to people management.