When qualified nail technician Vicky Bentley got the opportunity to own her own salon, she put a lot of thought into how she would make this work. Even so, she doubted her chances of success. “Knowing that all your hard …
When a closed airport and visa problems led to Libya-born Salma Bertata losing her place on a PhD course at a UK university, she assumed she would never again have the chance to study in this country. She also thought …
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 …
Studied : Level 2 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies/Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance Progression : MOT tester Adnan Pervez’s change of career really has steered him in a new direction. Although the former taxi driver still works with …
“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 …
Studied: Levels 1,2 and 3 Painting and Decorating Progression : Apprentice with The Bell Group Hanif was unemployed when he moved from London to the West Midlands. As some of his friends were working as painters and decorators, Hanif decided to …
“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, …
Studied: Pre-Access to Health Having spent years as a stay-at-home mum, Sonia Begum began work in care a few years ago. In a bid to enhance her skills, she enrolled onto the College’s Pre-Access Health course this year. Not only …