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 meet Isabella, one of our inspiring Year 13 learners, as she reflects on her journey studying Aviation at LDE UTC and shares how stepping outside of her comfort zone helped shape her confidence and future ambitions. Students and parents/carers will hear about the exciting industry-focused experiences that brought learning to life, from creating airline projects and meeting guest speakers from the aviation sector to building professional connections and developing real-world skills. Isabella also shares how getting involved in open evenings helped her grow in confidence, teamwork, and communication.

Isabella speaks honestly about balancing long journeys to college, managing coursework deadlines, and learning the importance of resilience, organisation, and staying consistent. With dreams of becoming a pilot for Emirates or British Airways, she offers brilliant advice to new learners about making the most of opportunities, building friendships, and never being afraid to try something new. It’s a warm and uplifting episode full of ambition, growth, and inspiration — and sure to leave you smiling 😊

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