Jagjeet has been working as a full-time carer for her mum. After several years she felt she needed a change and to try something new. While browsing her Facebook, she saw an advert for the Connecting Communities programme designed to …
Graduating from her Level 5 Diploma in HR Management really was the start of great things for Nicki. Just a few weeks later, she was in her new chosen career. It was her qualification that made all the difference to …
Ranjan Bhardwaj was doubly shocked when hit with the news of her redundancy. First came the thought that her 12 year career in childcare was coming to an end. This was closely followed by her realisation of how ‘out of …
25 years after she first started working in childcare, Jenny Clarke is taking a little time out to gain new skills while exploring a new career direction. The Connecting Communities project delivered by Walsall College is helping her consider a …
Over the last decade, Scott Yarrington has reinvented himself. Since his career in the army was cut short following an accident, he has become involved with charities for former veterans. He is also training to be an accountant. This comes …
Studied: Level 2 and 3 Carpentry Progression: Freelance carpenter Stephen Timmins is experiencing new opportunities to learn, train and work. This comes after he decided to prioritise his health and wellbeing through a change of career. Stephen was employed by …
Studied: Entry Level 1 and 2 ESOL Progression: Entry Level 3 ESOL Coming to college is helping Anita Rani discover her voice. “I was shy when I first started my classes. I wouldn’t speak much at all,” said Anita. Being …
Studied: Level 1 Introduction to Retail course Spring 2021 sees the opening of McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands. Walsall College has been helping local jobseekers like David Pagett train for the emerging career opportunities this major new development will bring …
Studied: Distance Learning Courses, followed by Access to Health Progression: Mental Health Nursing Degree at the University of Wolverhampton Natalie Guy never imagined that a short distance learning course would give her the confidence to continue studying all the way …
From 2015-2019, Walsall College was one of 16 partners working with the Heart of England Community Foundation to deliver Community Matters – a programme aimed at helping people across the Black Country move into or get closer to employment by developing their …