Signmaking apprentices at Walsall College have been receiving gift boxes of tools and samples from leading manufacturers, Signgeer. The selection of goodies will support the training and skills development of apprentices UK-wide who are studying the signage technician apprenticeship standard …
A plan to help plug the region’s skills gap in advanced manufacturing and engineering (AME) and get more local people working in the sector has been launched by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) at Walsall College. The West Midlands …
The hard work, dedication and remarkable abilities of Walsall College’s higher education students has been celebrated at a graduation ceremony. Over 120 members over the Class of 2022 donned caps and gowns for the event at Walsall Arena where they …
Personal development, work experience, careers guidance, mental health support and classroom learning were the key topics Walsall College students discussed with its senior management and support services teams at a Student Voice Conference. ‘Make a Change’ was the theme of …
A “unique and innovative” Walsall employment programme involving whg, Walsall College, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and the DWP has won a national award after supporting more than 100 people into work. whg has been announced winners of the Resident Employment …
Students and staff at Walsall College have been bringing Christmas cheer to all their campuses and across the local community. Here’s a round-up of what has been taking place: Santa and elves ‘work it’ at Pleck Library Santa and his …
Two Walsall College have been awarded a prestigious Bronze and Silver BTEC Award for Protective Services Student of the Year and Performing Arts Student of the Year. Bronze Award winner, Tre Higgins was nominated by his lecturers in recognition of …
Over 100 student hairdressers and barbers at Walsall College attended an industry roadshow on campus hosted by Concept Hair. A carousel of live product demos took place, followed by a marketplace activity where brand representatives had their own stalls. These …
A Diwali event at Walsall College has raised awareness of the festival and funds for charity. Celebrations for the Festival of Light saw students and staff enjoy food, dancing and the creation of Rangoli patterns and henna designs. Custom-made tealight …
A Black Country and Birmingham-based barbers used a college’s logo to make a lasting impression on its students. Kem Unisex Salon shaved Walsall College’s logo into the head of ‘a client’ during an on-campus demonstration for trainee barbers and hairdressers. …