United Colleges Group (UCG) is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new careers hub, equipped to support learners at college and beyond.
Based at our Paddington Green Campus, World of Work has been created as a careers advice, work experience and employment centre to help all students from two colleges — City of Westminster College and College of North West London — across five campuses on their journey to employment, placements or university.
Within the World of Work, UCG students will receive one-on-one support with finding work experience, CV writing, job searching and how to present during interviews in a professional but welcoming environment. The hub has individual workstations, modern private pods for confidential discussions and to meet employers for interview preparation, as well as professional seating zones.
The area has also been designed to be utilised by UCG’s extensive network of employers to meet and speak with applicants about current vacancies. In addition, employers will support masterclass events at the World of Work, enabling groups of students to meet employers via presentations, support, and advice.
UCG invited students, staff and employers to the opening of the hub last week, with Group Principal & CEO Stephen Davis and Six Senses’ Claire Frost cutting the ribbon.
Stephen Davis, Group Principal and CEO of the United Colleges Group, said: “United Colleges Group continues to create pathways to real-world, tangible careers for our students, while providing new platforms for employers to engage with them, demonstrated in our future-focused World of Work hub at our Paddington campus. We take great pride in providing our students with a first-rate educational experience at UCG, fostering ambition
and expanding their opportunities in life; we make the possible probable for our learners, empowering them to achieve their full potential.”
Deepak Chavda, Senior Social Value Manager of St George, part of the Berkley Group, said: “It was a pleasure to be invited to the launch of World of Work space. Having a dedicated space where students can access information about careers – and for the college to have a dedicated space for employers who can have meaningful engagement with students – is essential to support employers in addressing skills gaps, while providing students with pathways to opportunities and social mobility.”
Co-Founder of Thoth London Stacy Hunte, said: “This hub promises to revolutionise the student experience. As a co-founder of a Climate Tech and Sustainability consultancy, we recognise the immense value of such initiatives. The World of Work is not merely a physical space; it is a beacon of empowerment. It offers students across UCG, City of Westminster College and College of North West London personalised career advice, work experience opportunities and a pathway to meaningful employment. But beyond the infrastructure and resources, there was something magical….the warm embrace of community.”
Dom Thompson of Unloc said: “I had a fantastic day representing Unloc alongside inspiring industry specialists at the new opening of UCG’s World of Work. It was great to see the space and meet students and staff who discussed how the new space will connect learners with careers advice and work experience opportunities.”
Find out more about careers advice on offer at City of Westminster College.
“My experience at College of Northwest London, has been exciting, it has been thrilling and it has been full of opportunities, and we have the tutors that help us whenever we’re in need. We go on educational trips to get a feel for what university life is like. We have the careers advisors that help us on our path, our university path.”
“At City of Westminster College, my experience has been the best of all the other colleges I’ve attended. The reason I like CWC is because the teachers make my journey easier with assessment and exams. I’m a Level Two Science student and I enjoy my lessons because most of them are practical, which are helpful for me. I love studying at CWC because you meet people from other countries – all over the world and from all different communities.”
“The facilities here are brilliant. You have range of courses you can study. My teachers in the Performing Arts department have got history in the industry, which is very useful. You get to ask them for advice and actual knowledge from the industry, and take that into your own work within the college also afterwards. ”
“My favourite thing about studying here has definitely got to be the teachers. They’re really helpful, kind and in the industry, so it’s good.”
“The technical knowledge and hands-on experience gained during my apprenticeship at College of North West London have been invaluable, particularly in understanding site processes, health and safety requirements and the understanding of electrical systems.”
“My experience studying at City of Westminster College has been amazing. It’s been so welcoming; I enjoy it very much because of the staff members we have here. They’re very approachable and I could come to them with any question, and it will be answered straight away. And if I come early for a class, I can use the Learning Resources Centre, I can use the computers, the books, just to continue all my studies outside the classroom time.”
“The training process was seamless. I had good instructors who were very flexible, supporting people of all learning levels. On the last day after our exams, a security company came and did a presentation. We had the opportunity to have an interview afterwards. I told them about my experiences, and they said I would be a good fit. I formally applied for a role and started with the company soon after. Getting into security has opened doors for me. I hope I will continue to take steps up the career ladder.”
“Coming to study at the City of Westminster College was the best decision that I had ever made. The teachers are very accommodating – they help you learn things in a way that might be easier for you to learn. They are very supportive and I think that’s one of the best things about learning here.”
“I was so grateful to have won Apprentice of the Year at the West London Business Awards 2026, I could not have done it without the support my company Size Group and the College of North West London.”
