Francesco Group is one of the largest hairdressing companies in the UK. A family business, established more than 50 years ago, they rely on a steady supply of highly skilled hairdressers to staff their 30+ salons across the Midlands. To …
Gardening, knitting, colouring and strolling were just some of the activities that Walsall College students have been taking part in during Mental Health Awareness Week 2021. The college’s Hawbush Campus became a wellbeing hive of activity each day. Learners and …
Local entertainment company, Ruby Doo has been giving a helping hand to travel and tourism students. Company director and lead entertainer, Emily Ruby met Level 3 students planning and delivering their own event in June. This is for their course …
Students at Walsall College are discovering that the entrepreneurial spirit is thriving locally thanks to the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s range of start-up support services. The college invited Chamber experts, Alison Trinder who heads up the Start-Up Business Club …
Jagjeet has been working as a full-time carer for her mum. After several years she felt she needed a change and to try something new. While browsing her Facebook, she saw an advert for the Connecting Communities programme designed to …
A film festival led by Walsall College’s creative media students is focusing on challenging stereotypes and exploring the impact of the pandemic on our mental health. It is also raising money for charity. The Love and Life Film Festival is …
Studied: Level 2 Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship Progression : Painter at DC Decorating Libby Howard is marking the end of her Level 2 Apprenticeship in a unique way. When she’s driving around the Black Country area, she’ll be pointing out …
Business students at Walsall College have been completing background checks and data audits on the world’s most popular social media platforms. The activity was part of a project brief set by a Staffordshire University lecturer. Dr Ijeoma Onwumere of the …
Congratulations to Ark St Alban’s Academy in Birmingham for achieving a hat trick of wins in Walsall College’s Great Big Digital & Tech Quiz. The college received hundreds of entries from local 13-17 year olds in the online quiz. Students, …
The most outstanding individuals and institutions that the further education sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the 2021 Tes FE Awards. It’s been revealed that Vicki Banks is shortlisted for the Teacher of the Year award. Vicki, …