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C2I 2024 STEM initiative winner: Weston College

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Weston College in Somerset is tapping into the South West’s proud history of aerospace engineering to drive a range of STEM projects aimed at inspiring young people to consider a future in engineering.

Category: STEM Initiative
Project: Increase STEM in Apprenticeships
Partners: Weston College with Boeing, WEAF, Luke Wheaton Trust, Airbus

In response to the noted shortage of skilled workers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths), Weston college - a further and higher education college in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset – has delivered  a series of collaborative projects aimed at inspiring students and young people to consider a career in engineering .

One of the flagship projects amongst this suite of carefully targeted initiatives is the so-called Mobile Newton Room, a collaboration with Norwegian STEM provider First Scandinavia and aerospace giant Boeing which saw the installation of a mobile classroom equipped with three table-top flight simulators.

The project’s aim was to bring aerospace engineering experiences directly to students who may otherwise have limited access to such resources, particularly targeting young students who might not otherwise consider a career in this field.  By leveraging a hands-on, immersive learning environment, the project has helped demystify complex engineering concepts, making them accessible and engaging for younger audiences.

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