Having received learning support in primary and secondary school, Adam Liggins felt inspired to do the same for others by becoming a learning mentor himself. “I’ve been in these students’ shoes, so I can empathise with that they might be …
Nicola Bolton has nothing but positive things to say about her change of career into a Walsall College mentor. The former secondary school head of geography is now better able to get to know individual students in class and around …
Construction College Midlands is one of 10 local businesses, colleges and councils who will share £2.5 million to support young people across the region and drive clean growth on the route to net zero. Projects ranging from new youth hubs …
Sara Bagnall says she wakes up on each working day feeling excited to be coming to work. Three years on from when she first began working at Walsall College, she believes there are still new things she can experience as …
Health and social care students at Walsall College are preparing to take their work placements to another level through roles as workshop facilitators. Carrieann Jackson, Priya Kaur and Samantha New will be delivering confidence-boosting workshops to service users at Rethink’s …
Walsall College’s Higher Education Classes of 2020 and 2021 have officially marked the completion of their courses during a special graduation parade and ceremony. 120 students donned caps and gowns for a ceremony at Walsall Arena where they received certificates …
A Walsall College student and aspiring professional hair stylist is achieving industry recognition through a social media mention in a student magazine and by winning an industry competition. Moi Reyes’ stylist work has appeared on Concept Hair’s online platforms and …
Recognising the impact of COVID on young people’s mental health, Walsall Football Club Community Foundation Programme upskilled staff to equip them to support children and young people participating in their activities post-pandemic. All Community Programme delivery staff, including coaches, completed …
Photographer and Walsall College graduate, Sindy Weals has captured the official portrait of the Mayor of Walsall for the second year running. Councillor Rose Burley was photographed wearing her chains of office, alongside her Deputies, daughter, Marie and granddaughter, Jade. …
A group of students from Kings Norton Boys School have been ‘up on the roof’ as part of a week of taster sessions delivered at Construction College Midlands. The Year 11 students donned hi-vis jackets, safety hats and boots and …