Skills

First V Levels subjects revealed as part of landmark reforms

First V Levels subjects revealed as part of landmark reforms

Young people will be able to take the very first V Levels in education, finance, and digital in 2027, under landmark reforms to help young people secure well-paid jobs.   Too many young people have been held back by a system that didn’t value every route to success....

Bowers Group Expands Thread Measurement Solutions

Bowers Group Expands Thread Measurement Solutions

Bowers Group has announced the release of its new XT Thread Gauging Sets for accurate and repeatable internal thread inspection. Bowers Group has announced the release of its new XT Thread Gauging Sets, strengthening its portfolio of high-precision measurement...

Inspire the Next Generation: Open Your Doors to Future Talent

Inspire the Next Generation: Open Your Doors to Future Talent

Inspire the Next Generation: Open Your Doors to Future Talent Are you ready to develop an inclusive talent pipeline and make a lasting impact on the next generation? As part of the WEAF Workforce and Skills Action Group, our recent cluster meetings have focused on...

Empowering Women in the Workplace – Developing Your Career

Empowering Women in the Workplace – Developing Your Career

Yesterday (3rd March), we hosted the latest Empowering Women in the Workplace session, centred on the theme “Developing Your Career.” The topic was shaped directly by feedback from our network, with members expressing strong interest in practical support around:...

Empowering Women in the Workplace 9th December 2025 – Roundup

Empowering Women in the Workplace 9th December 2025 – Roundup

The December 2025 Empowering Women in the Workplace meeting brought participants together for the final engaging and reflective session of the year which took place at University of the West of England (UWE). The WEAF team would like to thank to Professor Sue Durbin,...

Future Ready: Employer Conference on Meaningful Work Experience

Future Ready: Employer Conference on Meaningful Work Experience

Meaningful Work Experience. Big Impact. A stronger future through employer-school partnerships.  Monday 1st December 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM,  Engineers House The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol, BS8 3NB With the Government’s drive to expand meaningful work...

Empowering Women: Female Leadership and the Menopause

Empowering Women: Female Leadership and the Menopause

The next in the series of the Empowering Women in the Workplace event took place at iAero in Yeovil.   The third in the event series, the WEAF team was delighted to welcome people throughout industry and in all stages of their career  The fully packed session focussed...

Network Portal is Live!

Network Portal is Live!

Your central hub for connecting, showcasing your capabilities, and collaborating with businesses across the aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and defence community in the South West is here. The new portal has been created based on your feedback. Furthermore, those...

Invest Somerset – Aerospace and High-Value Manufacturing Showcase

Invest Somerset – Aerospace and High-Value Manufacturing Showcase

Invest Somerset – Aerospace and High-Value Manufacturing Showcase | 16th September 2025 We’re pleased to invite you to the Invest Somerset – Aerospace, Future Flight and High-Value Manufacturing Showcase, taking place at the iAero Innovation Centre in Yeovil...