WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

‘Being at WMG Academy meant that I could engage with big companies like Birmingham Airport. This allowed me to produce a fantastic portfolio to get accepted into the University of Bath’.

Caira studied A Levels in Physics, Mathematics, and Product Design, achieving grades B, B, and A* respectively. She has secured a place at the University of Bath to study a degree in Architecture. She quoted ‘Being at WMG Academy Solihull meant that I could engage with big companies like Birmingham Airport. This allowed me to produce a fantastic portfolio to get accepted into the University of Bath’.

“Staff are really supportive and have given me loads of opportunities. I don’t think I would have achieved my degree apprenticeship if I had not attended WMG Academy.”

Summer studied an Extended Certificate in Engineering, along with A-Levels in Maths and Physics. She actively participated in various employer engagement events, such as Celebrating Engineering Week, National Apprenticeship Week, and British Science Week. In 2021, she won the BMW Girls Go Technical national competition, and in 2024, she completed the Atkins Earth 2.0 STEM Challenge. Summer gained valuable work experience with Arup and Couch Perry Wilkes, which helped her explore different facets of engineering. She also attended future engineering seminars with BMW and National Grid and received unanimous praise from Arup, AtkinsRealis, and Balfour Beatty VINCI during the STAR interview workshop. Her next step is a Degree Apprenticeship with Arcadis. Reflecting on her time at WMG Solihull, Summer said, “Staff are really supportive and have given me loads of opportunities. I don’t think I would have achieved my degree apprenticeship if I had not attended WMG Solihull.” Summer joins Lily, who left WMG in summer 2023, at Arcadis following a Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship.