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22Jan, 2021

Closing the skills gap: Walsall ahead of the curve for new Government agenda

  • Categories Apprenticeships, Employer News, News & Blog

Walsall and the West Midlands are ahead of the curve as the Department of Education releases its ‘blueprint for the future’ of Further Education, as Walsall College Principal and Chief Executive, Jatinder Sharma OBE explains. As employers and businesses count the …

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18Dec, 2020

Festive accessories become enterprise success for carpentry apprentices

  • Categories 16-19s, Apprenticeships, carpentry, Construction & the Built Environment, News & Blog, Painting and Decorating

Festive accessories made by college apprentices have unexpectedly turned into a successful charity enterprise. Two three-foot wooden Christmas trees and a sleigh built by carpentry and joinery apprentices have raised £63 for Smile for Joel. The items had initially been …

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17Dec, 2020

Powering your sixth form future – and your dream career

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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, …

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04Dec, 2020

Building back better: FE and employers rebuilding the economy in partnership

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The further education sector has a big role to play in the UK’s economic recovery, as Walsall College Principal and Chief Executive, Jatinder Sharma OBE outlines here. As employers and businesses count the cost of COVID-19 and contemplate the long-term …

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01Dec, 2020

Walsall College completes acquisition of CITB National Construction College Midlands

  • Categories Apprenticeships, Bricklaying, Construction & the Built Environment, Employer News, News & Blog, Painting and Decorating

Walsall College has completed the acquisition of CITB’s National Construction College (NCC) facility based in Birmingham. From today (1 December), the facility will be known as Construction College Midlands, part of Walsall College. The sale includes the land, buildings and …

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16Nov, 2020

Traineeships launched by Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Walsall College

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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 …

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26Oct, 2020

Apprenticeships Work

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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 …

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02Sep, 2020

College calls on employers to utilise new Traineeships

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Walsall College is calling on local businesses to help unemployed young people stay job-focussed through a new scheme that acts as a bridge between work placements and apprenticeships. Traineeships encourage employers to offer a workplace trial to a potential apprentice. …

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20Jul, 2020

Central England Co-op apprentice displays creativity and determination with career success

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A Central England Co-op colleague is successfully building her career despite these challenging times. Sophie Mead, Display Technician is celebrating having completed her NVQ Level 2 Signmaking apprenticeship. The 24-year-old works in the Display Department at the Business Support Centre, …

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09Jul, 2020

Employer funding for the future starts now

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Walsall College is declaring that it’s all systems go for local businesses, with the very latest apprenticeship and traineeship funding bringing major opportunities for recovery and future growth across the region. The College is committed to supporting businesses across all …

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