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Lucy Brushes Up Skills in Final

Friday 24 June 2011 Fri

A Walsall College Painting and Decorating Apprentice recently competed in the national final of the Dulux Apprentice of the Year competition, achieving fourth place overall. The final, which was held at Bridgend College in South Wales, was extremely c...

Students Showcase Summer Exhibition

Friday 24 June 2011 Fri

The hard work and huge efforts of students from Art & Design, Fashion, Interior and Graphic Design was recently on display in the Walsall College annual Art & Design Summer Show, which ran from Wednesday 15th - Wednesday 22nd June 2011.

The Art & De...

College Hosts WorldSkills UK Competitions

Friday 24 June 2011 Fri

On Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th June, Walsall College�s Green Lane Campus hosted prestigious WorldSkills UK competitions.

The College hosted three events under the Skill M&E banner - the Midlands' regional heat for SkillPLUMB and SkillELECTRIC, ...

RoSPA Award for Walsall College

Friday 24 June 2011 Fri

Walsall College has won a Silver award in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2011. The Silver award was presented at a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, at the National Exhibition Centre, on 19th May 2011.

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Lucy Snips to XPOSURE Success!

Friday 17 June 2011 Fri

A Walsall College hairdressing student has recently snipped her way to success in the Wella Professionals XPOSURE hairdressing competition, securing Silver in the national final.

Lucy Gibara, 21 from Sutton Coldfield, had previously impressed a pane...

Sizzling Success for DIY Curry Kit Project

Friday 17 June 2011 Fri

Walsall College HND Hospitality Management students are sizzling with success because of an Innovation Experience project that has seen them assisting a local business with product development of their Hare�s Moor D.I.Y. Curry Kits.

Students have be...

Funked Up Win Silver in National Final

Wednesday 08 June 2011 Wed

A Walsall College band made up of Music students recently won the silver medal in the final of the World Skills UK Popular Music Competition, confirming their place as one of the region's new rising stars.

Members of the band, 'Funked Up', initially...

College Celebrates Silver Heist Award

Wednesday 08 June 2011 Wed

Walsall College's Marketing Department is currently celebrating after winning an award at the prestigious Heist Awards for Education Marketing, held on Thursday 26th May.

The College was awarded Silver in the Best Further Education Prospectus categ...

Paul Wins Special Construction Award

Wednesday 08 June 2011 Wed

Walsall College Brickwork Apprentice, Paul McCone recently competed in regional final of the prestigious Guild of Bricklayers junior competition, winning the Derek Spencer Award.

The regional final of the prestigious Guild of Bricklayers competitio...

Students Prepare to Test Their Skills

Wednesday 08 June 2011 Wed

Two Walsall College students are currently preparing to test their skills at the Skill M&E competitions to be held on 15th and 16th June.

Walsall College's Green Lane Campus will host three events under the Skill M&E banner - the midlands regional h...

Experience Innovation

Thursday 02 June 2011 Thu

h2. The Young People In-Company Innovation Programme

The Young People In-Company Innovation Programme is funded by Walsall Council and is helping young people to access unique work placement opportunities whilst supporting local businesses to innova...

Students Take Over Saddle Room Cafe!

Wednesday 01 June 2011 Wed

Chefs of the future are gaining some real hands on experience after Walsall College jumped at the opportunity to take over the running of Walsall Leather Museum's cafe.

Hospitality and catering students will be taking it in turns to join College sta...

Sam to Hit the West End

Monday 06 June 2011 Mon

Talented Music student Samantha Dorrance is all set for the West End, after being selected to play the leading role of 'Laura' in the West End production, 'Dreamboats and Petticoats', touring the UK and Ireland for six months.

Sam has now only a s...

College Hosts Charity Dinner

Monday 30 May 2011 Mon

On Friday 20th May, Walsall College hosted a Corporation Charity Dinner, held in our renowned Jerome's Restaurant.

During the evening, College Governors, staff and representatives from local businesses gathered for a special four course dinner ...

Students Compete for National Theatre Dream

Friday 20 May 2011 Fri

Performing Arts students at Walsall College have made it through to the final of a national competition to win the opportunity to perform in a play at the National Theatre in London. The National Theatre are commissioning ten exciting new plays and ar...

Funked Up Reach National Final

Friday 20 May 2011 Fri

A Walsall College band made up of Music students have made it through to the final of the World Skills UK Popular Music Competition, confirming their place as one of the region's new rising stars.

Adult Learners Celebrated at Awards Ceremony

Friday 20 May 2011 Fri

BBC WM presenter, Joanne Malin helped Walsall College celebrate national Adult Learners' Week and the success of its students, during its Adult Learners; Awards Dinner on Thursday 19th May.

Creative Talents Are Made In Walsall

Friday 20 May 2011 Fri

Supported Learning Creative Arts students from Walsall College are currently displaying their art work, in an exhibition at the Walsall Leather Museum until Friday 24th June.

The 'Made in Walsall' exhibition at the Walsall Leather Museum is a chance...

College Launches Innovative Employer Support

Monday 16 May 2011 Mon

On Tuesday 10th May at Portcullis House, Westminster, London, Walsall College launched its own awarding organisation, asfi (accredited skills for industry), to lead...

Monika Snips to Success

Friday 13 May 2011 Fri

A Walsall College Hair Student was recently presented with a top award by the Francesco Group chain of salons...