A combination of site visits and an in-house event made for a successful Public Services Careers Week at Walsall College. During the week, students visited the West Bromwich Army Reserve Centre, Steelhouse Lane Police Station and Walsall Fire Station. The …
24 students in Walsall benefitted from hands on training by expert professionals from the Dulux Academy. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, the UK’s leading decorator training centre led a day long ‘Colour & Effects Workshop’ for students at Walsall College. …
A street food business owner who established herself with help from The Prince’s Youth Enterprise Trust visited her former college to encourage others to consider the enterprise route to a successful career. Siana Walker, owner of Burr-Eat-Ohh teamed up with …
From 2015-2019, Walsall College was one of 16 partners working with the Heart of England Community Foundation to deliver Community Matters – a programme aimed at helping people across the Black Country move into or get closer to employment by developing their …
Taylor Wimpey’s five-year company initiative to grow their own labour has kick-started in the Black Country through a partnership with Walsall College. The college currently trains 23 apprentices in trades such as brickwork, carpentry and painting and decorating. This group …
A successful hairstylist and salon owner has encouraged apprentices training with Walsall College to learn to work on both European and Afro hair so that they can support a range of clients. Doreen O’ Connell, owner of the Albrighton-based salon, …
A Walsall College hospitality student has proved to be a rising star chef after winning a prestigious cooking competition. Mun Ni Yew beat six finalists in the Pidy Student Catering Challenge where she gave an international twist to a classic …
Then look no further… We have developed an electrical apprenticeship standard to help you find new talent and fill the skills gaps within your organisation. Electrical skills are in decline in the UK, with the electrical industry being one of …
20 public services, business and computing students are the first at Walsall College to complete a NCS programme delivered in partnership with Birmingham City Football Club’s Community Programme. The NCS programme encourages 16 and 17 year-olds to boost their confidence …
Walsall College is off to a great start with its new qualification aimed at tackling technical gaps in IT training for school leavers. Prospective students and employers attended the launch of the T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development, …