Studied: Level 1 Retail Progression: Retail assistant at Haribo Rachel Hurst is enjoying a portfolio career after completing a pre-employment training programme through Walsall College. Her working week now consists of one role as a dog trainer and another as …
Studied: Connecting Communities Programme (ESOL and Entry Level 3 IT) Progression: Care worker Having spent the last decade improving her English, developing employability skills and bringing up her son, Afsana Arif has achieved her ultimate …
Aspire to HE and Walsall College have joined forces to host two exclusive events for adult learners to discover how they can return to education and get their degree. The aim of the event is to raise awareness that ‘It’s …
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 …
Studied: Level 2 Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship Progression : Painter at DC Decorating Libby Howard is marking the end of her Level 2 Apprenticeship in a unique way. When she’s driving around the Black Country area, she’ll be pointing out …
There are close to 800,000 young carers across the country according to the BBC and many of these are unknowingly carrying out the role. There may be a number of circumstances that have led young people into a life of …
As the UK aims to reach its target to be net-zero carbon by 2041, the West Midlands is doing lots to contribute to that goal. From building smarter homes and offices, to electric transportation, it would seem we are leading …
Dentistry has come a long way. It’s become much easier to not only visit the dentist, but also get the treatment we might require. There are lots of exciting developments impacting the industry that could change our experience altogether – …
Legal technology is changing the way law firms operate. For smaller, less established firms, and solo practitioners, technology is providing a much needed opportunity to keep up with their larger counterparts. Meanwhile others are able to use technology to streamline …
The truth is we all feel lonely at some point in our lives. But the reality is very different for those unable to leave their homes due to health conditions or even old age. According to Age UK, more than …