18-24 year-olds looking for a different way to start a career in healthcare are being encouraged to apply for a traineeship with Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust has teamed up with Walsall College to provide 10 …
A Remembrance Day Service is the first film project to be declared ‘a wrap’ by Future Flame Productions; a company led by Walsall College’s media students. The 10-minute film showcased how the college’s public services students and staff were paying …
Ranjan Bhardwaj was doubly shocked when hit with the news of her redundancy. First came the thought that her 12 year career in childcare was coming to an end. This was closely followed by her realisation of how ‘out of …
25 years after she first started working in childcare, Jenny Clarke is taking a little time out to gain new skills while exploring a new career direction. The Connecting Communities project delivered by Walsall College is helping her consider a …
Just being back in the classroom after lockdown took Shahzeb a bit of getting used to. This is on top of being on a new course in new surroundings. But the activities on his T Level in Digital Software have …
The Chancellor’s Plan for Jobs During the Summer Economic Update in July, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the launch of an incentive scheme which will reward businesses for recruiting new apprentices. This scheme means that participating businesses will …
Studied: Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Business, Level 2 Business Administration, Level 3 Diploma in Business Progression: Business and Accounting at Birmingham City University Aspiring accountant, Sammey credits his success as a student to the college’s Deaf Academy team. “I …
Over the last decade, Scott Yarrington has reinvented himself. Since his career in the army was cut short following an accident, he has become involved with charities for former veterans. He is also training to be an accountant. This comes …
Architecture and building projects have always been a part of Aqsah’s life. It’s why the T Level in Construction, Design and Planning is the perfect course for her, as she explains here. What makes a building so special that it …
Studied: Level 2 and 3 Carpentry Progression: Freelance carpenter Stephen Timmins is experiencing new opportunities to learn, train and work. This comes after he decided to prioritise his health and wellbeing through a change of career. Stephen was employed by …