Babcock International recently welcomed participants on a Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) to their Vehicle Engineering site in Walsall to showcase their products and services while demonstrating the variety of career opportunities they offer to people looking to return to …
The Trade Centre UK has made its biggest investment to date in its future workforce through its partnership with Walsall College. A record 20 students are benefitting from a whole host of work experience-based opportunities; some of which have already …
A have-a-go event held at Walsall College gave two local schools and college learners a hands-on understanding of the study and career crossovers within science, technology, engineering, the arts, and maths (STEAM). Organisations, college staff and students from each sector …
Automotive students at Walsall College recently completed practical assessments under the critical eye of two representatives from Trade Centre UK. With 30 vacancies emerging at the Wednesbury branch, the organisation is keen to raise awareness of their recruitment process among …
Five automotive students at Walsall College are celebrating both the end of their college year and success in a competition hosted by Autotech Academy. The competition was exclusive to the college’s 84 automotive students participating in a bespoke virtual work …
Walsall College is leading the charge in electric vehicle expertise through the launch of a new training facility. The Light Electric and Alternative Fuel (LEAF) Vehicle Training Centre enhances the skills of experienced mechanics and technicians. It also boosts the …
Like in many industries, technology has worked hand in hand with the automotive sector to revive a machine that once simply transported us from point A to point B. Now we have heated seats, internal SAT NAVs and assisted parking …
With the recent ban on new cars or vans powered by petrol or diesel to be sold in the UK from 2030, it’s safe to say we’re all relieved to finally be accelerating towards a future that is much more …
Studying: Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship while training as an apprentice HGV mechanic at Dudley Council The arrival of his second child spurred Sam into taking the leap from a job as a delivery driver to …
Walsall College is championing the emergence of electric and hybrid vehicles with the launch of new training courses, workshops and equipment. Industry-recognised vehicle maintenance and repair-based courses will be available from spring 2021. Mark Pemberton, Curriculum Manager for Automotive at …