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, …
While Willenhall E-Act Academy students had been on their Easter break, Walsall College students were redecorating some of the building. 10 painting and decorating students got to team up with the Academy’s facilities supervisors for a five-day placement. This involved …
For those you thinking about a degree after college, or who are on the fence about what they want to do next, here’s Alice, with her views on university open days and applicant days. Using her personal experiences of finishing …
Studied: Level 2 Plumbing while working as an apprentice for Taylor Wimpey Jacob Allen is proud of the career firsts achieved in his apprenticeship so far. These include fitting a radiator, boiler and an entire bathroom on his own. “I …
A former airport supervisor with 24 years of wider travel and tourism industry experience has reassured Walsall College students that there are many places to land rewarding roles in the sector. She also advised on ways to adapt your career …