Firsteel, the specialist coil metal coating company based in Walsall, is undergoing a planned £1m investment programme. Part of this investment is in people, and bringing on board apprentices to train in the specialist skills required for the future of …
A business development manager at Walsall College is in the running for an award that celebrates pioneering social action and volunteering opportunities for those in the further education sector. Lynn Pritchatt is a finalist for a Good for Me Good …
One of the UK’s most recognisable stage and screen actors was the VIP guest of acting and creative media students at Walsall College. Ian McNiece, who played Burt Large in ITV’s Doc Martin and appeared as Winston Churchill in BBC’s …
Studied: HNC Hospitality Management Progression: HND Hospitality Management Jordan Parry’s classmates include a chef, team supervisor, two bar staff and two event managers. As he works for Holiday Inn Express as a guest service assistant, he believes that together, they …
Walsall College’s Autumn 2023 Student Conference was all about the power of developing a confident voice and using it for change. Around 80 students from across all subject areas (including class reps, course reps, Students’ Union members and volunteers) took …
Studied: HNC and HND Creative Media Progression: BA (Hons) Film and Television Production at the University of Wolverhampton “Relearning the basics” and “reigniting a creative flame” has proved possible for James Gurdin six years after he first became a higher …
Studied: Access to Education and GCSE Maths Progression: BA Hons Physical Education and Sport at University of Wolverhampton For the first time in his life, William Miller feels he’s in control of his career. The former automotive apprentice is well …
Studied: Level 3 Protective Services Progression: AB2 Royal Navy seaman By putting himself forward for special duties, Elliot Sutton has found himself representing the Royal Navy as part of a swim team in Gibraltar. He was also a Guard of …
Transforming the world’s most famous doll (now an iconic movie star) into stunning nail art creations has resulted in a Walsall College student making it through to the final of this year’s WorldSkills UK nail technician competition. Ellie-Mae Bracknell captured …
Ice cream, Ninja Warrior, bowling and mini makeovers were just some of activities and freebies available to Walsall College students during two Freshers Fairs. Over 2,400 new and returning students attended the events. They were organised by the Students’ Union …