Studied: HNC and HND Creative Media Progression: BA (Hons) Film and Television Production at the University of Wolverhampton “Relearning the basics” and “reigniting a creative flame” has proved possible for James Gurdin six years after he first became a higher …
Studied: Access to Education and GCSE Maths Progression: BA Hons Physical Education and Sport at University of Wolverhampton For the first time in his life, William Miller feels he’s in control of his career. The former automotive apprentice is well …
Studied: Level 3 Protective Services Progression: AB2 Royal Navy seaman By putting himself forward for special duties, Elliot Sutton has found himself representing the Royal Navy as part of a swim team in Gibraltar. He was also a Guard of …
Studied: Functional Skills Level 2 English, Functional Skills Level 2 Maths, Pre-Access Skills for Further Study and Access to Higher Education: Social Work Progression: BA Hons Social Work at Staffordshire University The Rachel Millington of 10 years ago would never …
Studied: Gateway to Employment: Care2Care programme In the six weeks that Georgiana Vasiliu completed her pre-employment training programme at Walsall College, she says she improved her mental health and wellbeing much more than she had ever done over the last …
Studied: T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning Progression: Apprentice Civil Engineer with Balfour Beatty VINCI On finishing her GCSEs in summer 2021, Jemma Cotterill had no idea what she would be studying next. Or what career she wanted …
Studied: Level 3 Signage Technician Apprenticeship Standard Progression: Purchasing and Junior Project Manager at Xsign Andy George’s Apprenticeship journey with Xsign has seen him gain experience in a range of areas, including signage production and design. Just three months into …
A student designer at Walsall College has achieved competition success through his ‘wear a glove’ safety message poster artwork. Umang Gulati was named runner-up in the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London’s Safety Poster Design Award. He will receive a …
Studied: Level 2 Diploma in Sport, Level 3 Diploma in Sport Development, HNC in Sport “Experienced’, ‘responsive’ and ‘proactive’ are the three words Louis Perrins uses to describe Walsall College’s Deaf Academy. It is a learning support provision he made …
Specialist Language Support Lecturer During her 19 years at Walsall College, Julie Murray has enjoyed seeing many D/deaf students overcome adversity and go on to enjoy success in their chosen careers. As a specialist language support lecturer, she has played …