Walsall College Shares Best Practice with Russian College Directors

Walsall College has made a display of its excellent international links last week with a visit of 35 directors from a range of Russian colleges. The Russian delegates made the impressive journey to the Walsall College on a staff training week to expand their knowledge on employer engagement. They were particularly interested in Broadway, the business arm of Walsall College and the College’s state of the art academies, including the Microsoft Academy, Apple Academy, Roland Sign Academy and Academy of Hair & Beauty.

During the week long visit, the top Russian Directors have enjoyed a guided tour of Walsall College’s facilities, presentations from College staff, and visits to local attractions in the West Midlands. They are attended the VIP launch of Walsall College’s newly refurbished restaurant, ‘Inspirations’.

David Wheeler, Deputy Principal of Walsall College, commented,

“We were all thrilled to welcome our Russian visitors. Their visit is indicative of the impression we have made in the international arena in terms of our cutting edge facilities and extensive employer links. Through Academies and employer engagement, Walsall College is committed to providing our students with the skills required to succeed in the modern workplace and we are pleased to have this recognised on an international stage.”