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Collaborating for Regional Excellence

Our educational partners, which includes Yeovil College, Weston College, Bath College, Gloucestershire College, University of the West of England, City of Bristol College and South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, are at the forefront of developing tomorrow’s talent by training and nurturing today’s workforce. Together, we are committed to delivering world-class technical education. 

 

The West of England Institute of Technology (WEIoT) Partnership

Designed to help regional businesses thrive, WEIoT embraces the opportunities presented by the digital economy. We proudly stand as the leading Institute of Technology in the UK. 

At WEIoT, industry, education, and research come together to create and deliver flexible, advanced technical learning. Our goal is to equip individuals with the skills needed to actively engage in and contribute to economic growth fuelled by digital innovation and emerging technologies. 

This partnership reflects our continued commitment to excellence in technical education, regional collaboration, and addressing critical skills gaps. With their expertise, we’re expanding opportunities for learners and employers across the region to thrive in a digital and innovation-driven economy. 

Growing the network of colleges, employers, and higher education providers, means that the West of England Institute of Technology are contributing to creating a sustainable and highly skilled workforce. 

March/April Newsletter 2025

Embracing Cutting-Edge Technology

Attributed to WEIoT funding, Yeovil College has made significant investments in cutting-edge technology, providing learners and employers with state-of-the-art facilities to drive forward essential developments and support recovery. 

Our collaborative approach, focusing on technical skills and education, offers broader benefits. WEIoT supports learners who might not have considered higher-level skills training, leveraging our digital connectivity to its fullest potential. 

Yeovil College has launched the largest Health, Education, and Science Centre in the county. We’ve also made substantial investments in technology, educational environments, and facilities within our Creative Industries, Computing and Digital Labs, and our Engineering Advanced Centre of Technology. 

Additionally, we are pioneering Digital Dentistry in the UK, bringing digital training back to the South West for the first time since the 1980s. 

 

Educational Partnerships

The power of collaboration and how working together can positively benefit everyone.

Yeovil College

Weston College

Bath College

Gloucestershire College

University of the West of England

City of Bristol College

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

 

Employer Partners

Leonardo UK

National Health Service and UHBW

Airbus

National Composites Centre

Bamboo

Jisc

Renishaw

Mayden’s iO Academy

Rolls-Royce

St Monica Trust

GE Aviation

North Somerset Council

GKN Aerospace

Find out more

 

Engineering Careers:

Your Roadmap to Success

The Engineering and Manufacturing industries are growing at a fast pace, with lots of exciting opportunities to work with the latest technology available in the area. Choose employment in a variety of locations depending on your specialism – from the office and factory floors to building sites, workshops, laboratories and plants.

Explore the route to your career in Engineering through our partner, the Institute of Technology’s roadmap to success. Find a Yeovil College full or part-time study programme to start you on the right path.

 

Over 8.1 million people work in Engineering in the UK. This accounts for 26% of all UK employment, 8% more than two years ago. The average salary is over £39,000 in the South West region; this is over £20 per hour.

Here are just a few examples of popular roles in the South West region:

  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • HGV and Vehicle Technician
  • Solutions Architect
  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Aerospace Engineer.