Having received learning support in primary and secondary school, Adam Liggins felt inspired to do the same for others by becoming a learning mentor himself. “I’ve been in these students’ shoes, so I can empathise with that they might be …
Nicola Bolton has nothing but positive things to say about her change of career into a Walsall College mentor. The former secondary school head of geography is now better able to get to know individual students in class and around …
Sara Bagnall says she wakes up on each working day feeling excited to be coming to work. Three years on from when she first began working at Walsall College, she believes there are still new things she can experience as …
Recognising the impact of COVID on young people’s mental health, Walsall Football Club Community Foundation Programme upskilled staff to equip them to support children and young people participating in their activities post-pandemic. All Community Programme delivery staff, including coaches, completed …
A desire to identify and nurture emerging talent prompted LearnPlay Foundation to support T Levels and provide industry placements. Alina Gheorghe, Operations Lead explains: “We’re an established Black Country business that has seen first-hand how easy it is for individuals …
Beauty therapy students at Walsall College had their precision brushes at the ready for a masterclass with a leading UK nail artist. Hazel Dixon, HD Professional Nail Systems brand director and owner of the multiple award-winning Hazel Dixon Nail Artist …
Studying: Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Despite receiving two engineering apprenticeship job offers, only for them to be withdrawn when the Covid pandemic hit, Yunus Esakjee was determined to stick with his preferred industry choice and training route. His …
Studied: Level 3 Business and Marketing Progression: Degree Apprenticeship in Project Management At the age of 20, Jaida takes pride in being in position where she is earning money, has her own place and is in the first year of …
Studied: Level 3 Business Administration, BA Hons Leadership and Management/Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Standard Progression: Assistant Directorate Manager at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship is the most recent step in Bal Lelli’s 10-year learning journey which has …
Studying – Level 2 Plastering Apprenticeship Earning and learning are not the only two ways Trish Barnes is benefitting as a plastering apprentice. Working for The Wrekin Housing Group, she is also gaining experience in plumbing, locksmith work and some …