Two roofing apprentices training at Construction College Midlands have described a professional development trip to explore one of the largest natural slate quarries in northern Spain as ‘eye-opening’ ‘meaningful’ and ‘unforgettable’. Louis Fisher and Michael Linehan were the guests of …
Games art students at Walsall College have expressed their identities in a new creative way with the help of two artists. Exodus Crooks and Haseebah Ali each hosted workshops at the college. They encouraged students to create lino and mono …
A powerful new visual installation crafted from the empty boxes of illegal vapes has been unveiled at Walsall College. The installation is part of a collaborative project between Walsall Council’s Public Health and Trading Standards teams and students at Walsall …
Protective services students and staff at Walsall College have been congratulated by West Midlands Police for their five years of support on a community patrol. Since 2019, students have joined officers from St Matthew’s Police, Walsall on Streetwatch. Each week, …
A work experience opportunity at a Walsall-based manufacturer has turned into a two-way training model for its workforce and a Walsall College student. Albert Jagger recently welcomed Lewis Edrop to its head office to complete a 45-day industry placement for …
New water-based activities are making a splash in Walsall College’s Forest School for young children and babies. The hands-on, learn-through-play facilities are the brainchild of early years and construction students who designed and built them during a 12-month project. They …
Studying: Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard Abbigail Burrows believes it is a privilege to be able to look after someone and that it becomes even more so when you’re doing it in an informed and empathetic way. This approach …
Studied: Level 3 Art & Design Progression: Artist and printmaker She’s achieved success as an artist, printmaker, facilitator and technician and even now Taiba Akhtar is eager to continue learning her craft and further developing her skills. This is all …
Studied: Level 2 and 3 Automotive Progression: Auto-technician at The Trade Centre UK Marcus Alarcon believes he might not be where he is in his career today if it wasn’t for the work experience he completed at The Trade Centre …
Walsall College students and staff used a vibrant display of flags, food and fashion for an event showcasing the shared values within their diverse cultural backgrounds and countries of origin. The Hope and Harmony event held on St George’s Day …