The electrical sector is on the verge of a skills crisis and is in need of 15,000 more electricians over the next five years to keep up with the demand for more sustainable energy sources, according to the Electrotechnical and …
The dental industry has seen lots of growth over the last few years, particularly as cosmetic dentistry has become much more accessible and affordable. Influencers, both celebrities and on social media have also had a major impact in shaping the …
Studied: Level 2 Plumbing while working as an apprentice for Taylor Wimpey Jacob Allen is proud of the career firsts achieved in his apprenticeship so far. These include fitting a radiator, boiler and an entire bathroom on his own. “I …
There are lots of jobs out there that you might not know exist. We’d like to tell you about them. And if you’re a Year 11 student, you might also want to know about: study topics on our science courses, …
Studied: Level 2 Hairdressing (via an Apprenticeship) Studying: Level 3 Hairdressing When her apprentice employer didn’t keep her on after the spring 2020 lockdown, Tia Reed came up with a career plan B. The 19-year-old is now a full-time student …
Studied: Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Public Services Progression: Trainee operational response officer at West Midlands Police Harvin came to Walsall College with the aim of working in public services. He just didn’t yet know which capacity this would …
18-24 year-olds looking for a different way to start a career in healthcare are being encouraged to apply for a traineeship with Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust has teamed up with Walsall College to provide 10 …
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 …
The Chancellor’s Plan for Jobs During the Summer Economic Update in July, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the launch of an incentive scheme which will reward businesses for recruiting new apprentices. This scheme means that participating businesses will …