Walsall College is one of the first colleges in the country to offer an updated apprenticeship qualification in signmaking. The new signage technician standard is regarded by industry bodies and the college as providing more of an all-round approach to …
Walsall and the West Midlands are ahead of the curve as the Department of Education releases its ‘blueprint for the future’ of Further Education, as Walsall College Principal and Chief Executive, Jatinder Sharma OBE explains. As employers and businesses count the …
Creative arts professionals have recently been online, sharing their expertise with Walsall College’s art and design students. The online guest lectures for HNC Art & Design/Visual Communication students are providing an insider view of many different aspect of the industry. Those …
Goggles, petri dishes and white lab coats. You’d be forgiven for thinking of a scientist. Whilst yes, it’s true, many scientists do spend much of their time in labs conducting important research and analysing data, there is so much more …
If you’re lucky enough to know science is the career path for you, then a specialist qualification is a great starting point. You’ll have the opportunity to explore key subject areas including, biology, physics and chemistry, so you can progress …
There aren’t many people who are able to carve out a career from their talents. Fortunately, with a rise in digital creativity and handmade goods, the art and design industry is booming with more jobs than ever. From illustrators, to …
The art and design industry is diverse to say the least – it leaves its mark in everything from public museums and galleries to content publishing. According to the Creative Industries Federation, the art and design industry in the West …
Businesses across all industries are quickly realising the importance of being connected to the virtual world. According to the House of Commons, the UK will need around 1.2 million new technical and digitally skilled people by 2022, whilst an estimated …
The pandemic has rocked every business, in some shape or form. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. Businesses have been forced to re-think alternative ways to reach out to their customers in order to keep their …
We all want to start at the top – or at least have an idea how to get there. With so many career options to choose from, it can be hard to commit to just one course. That’s why a …