Taylor Wimpey’s five-year company initiative to grow their own labour has kick-started in the Black Country through a partnership with Walsall College. The college currently trains 23 apprentices in trades such as brickwork, carpentry and painting and decorating. This group …
A successful hairstylist and salon owner has encouraged apprentices training with Walsall College to learn to work on both European and Afro hair so that they can support a range of clients. Doreen O’ Connell, owner of the Albrighton-based salon, …
A Walsall College hospitality student has proved to be a rising star chef after winning a prestigious cooking competition. Mun Ni Yew beat six finalists in the Pidy Student Catering Challenge where she gave an international twist to a classic …
Then look no further… We have developed an electrical apprenticeship standard to help you find new talent and fill the skills gaps within your organisation. Electrical skills are in decline in the UK, with the electrical industry being one of …
20 public services, business and computing students are the first at Walsall College to complete a NCS programme delivered in partnership with Birmingham City Football Club’s Community Programme. The NCS programme encourages 16 and 17 year-olds to boost their confidence …
Walsall College is off to a great start with its new qualification aimed at tackling technical gaps in IT training for school leavers. Prospective students and employers attended the launch of the T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development, …
After playing host to a regional boccia tournament, Walsall College is keen to provide more opportunities for students to play the game, as well as participate in other sporting activities. The Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport’s West Midlands region’s boccia …
Walsall College is encouraging small and medium-sized construction companies to get involved in a training scheme that stops them turning down building projects because they lack skilled workers. The Gateway to Construction Labour provides ‘work-ready’ individuals through a pre-employment programme …
Leading leisure airline and package holiday specialist Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has worked with students from Walsall College. This involved hosting a number of career sessions and sharing an insiders’ view of the company’s recruitment process. The company’s brand champion Amanda …
Walsall College has renewed their patronage with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce. Assistant Principal, James Norris said: “As Chamber Patrons, Walsall College is able to work more closely with employers to understand emerging business challenges, skills needs and the …