A student film-maker and an aspiring accountant from Walsall are celebrating after being named the Association of Colleges students of the year. Jonathan Morris won the Higher Education Student of the Year Award sponsored by Reed. He is currently studying …
Walsall College is all set to show local school students, adults and businesses how to make their digital mark with the launch of a new technology centre funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). The Digital Innovation Hub, in …
Engineering students have spent a week completing work experience virtual activity with employers and industry representatives. 120 students carried out 36 hours of employer-led practical sessions as a way of enhancing their online classroom learning, “This is an initiative we’re …
As travel and tourism students at Walsall College aren’t able to visit a Penkridge farm and tourist attraction, one of its farmers bought the site to them online. Richard Bower of Lower Drayton Farm hosted a virtual tour and session …
Goggles, petri dishes and white lab coats. You’d be forgiven for thinking of a scientist. Whilst yes, it’s true, many scientists do spend much of their time in labs conducting important research and analysing data, there is so much more …
If you’re lucky enough to know science is the career path for you, then a specialist qualification is a great starting point. You’ll have the opportunity to explore key subject areas including, biology, physics and chemistry, so you can progress …
There aren’t many people who are able to carve out a career from their talents. Fortunately, with a rise in digital creativity and handmade goods, the art and design industry is booming with more jobs than ever. From illustrators, to …
The art and design industry is diverse to say the least – it leaves its mark in everything from public museums and galleries to content publishing. According to the Creative Industries Federation, the art and design industry in the West …
We all want to start at the top – or at least have an idea how to get there. With so many career options to choose from, it can be hard to commit to just one course. That’s why a …
You’d be forgiven for thinking the work of an administrator is rather repetitive, but there’s so much more to admin than filing, spreadsheets and emails. Often described as the heart of a business, administrators are usually caught juggling work priorities …