whg’s award-winning Work4Health programme has helped its 150th customer launch their career in the NHS. Tunde, who moved to Walsall from Hungary, now works at a local stroke rehabilitation unit after completing the housing association’s scheme. She said: “When I …
Walsall College has welcomed local employers, partners and special guests to celebrate the launch of their new-look campus for construction skills and green courses. The Green Lane Campus was officially opened by Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street. It …
Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, today unveiled The Link, a multi-service, drop-in facility in the centre of Walsall where residents can access guidance and information across a wide range of employment, training, careers advice and other support. The …
Walsall College’s Higher Education Class of 2023 celebrated their qualifications and course achievements during a special graduation ceremony. Over 120 students came together at Walsall Arena where they were awarded certificates for graduating from courses at Level 4 and above. …
Flexible study options and continuous support from vocational coaches were just two of the things that apprentices said they enjoyed about their training with Walsall College. Around 50 apprentices from different sectors attended the college’s Apprentice Voice Conference during National …
Skills for Life is the theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2024 and Walsall College will celebrate this throughout 6-12 February with online and onsite activities aimed at prospective apprentices and T Level students, jobseekers and employers. The achievements of college-trained …
Festive cheer and fundraiser fever have swept through Walsall College and across the local community. Here’s a round-up of the many activities students and staff have been involved in this December: Winter Wonderland A festive market saw enterprising students join …
A student chef from Walsall College has scooped a silver medal after participating in a competition for rising industry stars. Gabriele Mesko was named runner-up in the British Culinary Federation (BCF) Student Chef of the Year. The 18-year-old wowed judges …
A workshop session about hair colour techniques has reminded student hairdressers at Walsall College that ‘practice makes perfect’ in order to become more confident ahead of turning professional. Gemma Mulvey, owner of Little Gems Hair Salon took Level 3 students …
Walsall College’s Autumn 2023 Student Conference was all about the power of developing a confident voice and using it for change. Around 80 students from across all subject areas (including class reps, course reps, Students’ Union members and volunteers) took …