This is the official podcast from Technical Education Skills Trust, the operator of London Design & Engineering UTC, LDE UT6th Form, Engineering Skills College, East London Furniture Institute (ELFI), and the Industry & Educators Exchange (IndEX).

In this episode of Industry Ready, we catch up with Huma, one of our inspiring alumni, who is now studying Aerospace Engineering at City, St George’s University of London. Huma shares her journey from joining the college in Year 12 to discovering her passion for STEM subjects, and how the unique mix of academic study and industry experiences helped shape her next steps. Learners and parents/carers will gain a great insight into how taking opportunities—like work experience with British Airways—can build confidence, skills, and open doors to exciting career pathways.

Huma also reflects on the challenges she faced, including time away from college and rebuilding her confidence, and how consistency, support, and determination helped her succeed. Her advice to learners is simple but powerful: stay consistent, take every opportunity, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. This episode is a positive reminder that growth takes time, but with the right mindset and support, you can achieve amazing things 😊

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