A media student and aspiring filmmaker who used to believe that his disability would hold him back from pursuing his dream career has been named Walsall College’s Adult Student of the Year 2019. Jonathan Morris, who lives with hemiplegia cerebral …
Although he has family members that are paramedics and technicians, Ryan Jennings has more of a behind the scenes role at West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS); a role he believes carries just as much job satisfaction. “My family is on …
“Seeing your designs come to life, be photographed for marketing campaigns and then go into store is always very rewarding.” Anisa Petkar Higher National Diploma in Fashion and Textiles Anisa studied a Higher National Diploma in Fashion and Textiles. After …
“The most valuable thing I got out of my course was the confidence in myself and developing my understanding of horticulture.” Paul Reid Level 2 Horticulture Paul was a care worker supporting a Horticulture student when he discovered the art …
“Simranjit has made an amazing contribution to the College as a Learner Representative. She is hard working and has engaged with many members of staff, who all have positive things to say about her.” Simranjit Bains Maths and English, Retail, …
“Knowing how to speak English can help if my family and I are sick. I need to be able to talk to the doctor about the symptoms, and be able to listen and understand what they are telling me. So …
Every year, people across the country wear pink ribbons, hold bake sales and run marathons to raise funds to fight against cancer. And Halima Khannom has her sights set on a career to find treatments and cures so more cancer …
“I feel I am where I am today because I was empowered by my tutors to get the most out of my education. They helped me to push myself further creatively.” James Prestage HNC and HND in Graphic Design …
Studying a Travel and Tourism course at Walsall College has helped Jade Ashworth’s career to take off. From travel consultant to air hostess to personal sales advisor, the course has opened doors for Jade, who – to her surprise – …
Gertrude Hendrickson Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Supported Teaching and Learning “Teaching is a rewarding career, where I’m learning something new every day. Walsall College has been amazing in helping me develop my own skills so I can help these …