Sara is a former recipient of Walsall College’s Jack Broomhall Award for student achievement. The award recognised her initiative, willingness to support her peers and overall dedication to her studies. Her drive and commitment was seen by everyone when she …
Giving up his job of 17 years to finish his university-level qualification is just one of the reasons why Karl received Walsall College’s Higher Education Student of the Year Award 2019. ‘Anything is possible if you put your mind to …
Walsall College will complete the purchase of CITB’s National Construction College (NCC) facility based at Kings Norton, Birmingham on 30 November. From 1 December, the facility will be known as Construction College Midlands, part of Walsall College. The sale includes …
Studying; Level 3 Applied Law, Criminology and Business A college course is turning into a lifeline for Shelby Lintern. It is helping the 19-year-old work towards becoming a barrister or solicitor. This became Shelby’s alternative study route after she decided A …
Studied: Level 1 Business Administration Progression: Level 2 Travel & Tourism Olivia Bournes decided not to take the safe option. This is paying off for her in lots of ways. Since leaving school in Year 11, she has re-sat and …
Studied: Level 2 Hairdressing (via an Apprenticeship) Studying: Level 3 Hairdressing When her apprentice employer didn’t keep her on after the spring 2020 lockdown, Tia Reed came up with a career plan B. The 19-year-old is now a full-time student …
An aspiring film-maker and an accountant have been named as finalists in the Association of Colleges Student of the Year awards. Jonathan Morris is a finalist in the higher education category of the national awards, sponsored by Reed. He is …
A robotic arm prototype has picked up gold level recognition for Walsall College’s engineering students. EDT (Engineering Development Trust) has commended the seven students for their expert design, developed through an industry-led programme. Neil Sambrook, Head of Cluster for Construction, …
Studied: Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Public Services Progression: Trainee operational response officer at West Midlands Police Harvin came to Walsall College with the aim of working in public services. He just didn’t yet know which capacity this would …
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 …