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 …
The Trade Centre UK has made its biggest investment to date in its future workforce through its partnership with Walsall College. A record 20 students are benefitting from a whole host of work experience-based opportunities; some of which have already …
Studied: Sports coaching and development Progression: BSC Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences – University of Birmingham Callum’s experiences on his Walsall College course included many opportunities to ‘go out there and do it’. These ranged from coaching local children at …
Studied: HNC and HND Computing Progression: Support Team Lead – Fulgent Technologies Ltd Caroline Williams believes her higher education student experience in college was far more beneficial than her computing degree top-up year at university, with the college environment being …
The British Culinary Federation (BCF) Student Cook and Serve Team Challenge 2024 has taken place at Walsall College, with a trio of the college’s student chefs winning silver medals. The annual competition sees six college teams consisting of two chefs …