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07Apr, 2022

STEAM careers awareness on the rise

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The creative side of the sciences and the technical side of the arts was explored close up during a college wide STEAM Event. Organisations and college staff representing science, technology, engineering and maths as well as creative and performing arts …

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18Jan, 2022

Trade Centre UK assess skills of aspiring technicians

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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 …

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08Apr, 2021

Five tech trends shaping the automotive industry

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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 …

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08Apr, 2021

Why the electric car industry needs more skilled mechanics

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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 …

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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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01Dec, 2020

College accelerates automotive industry sustainability with launch of electric/hybrid training courses

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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 …

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22Mar, 2019

Recruitment assessment experience for automotive students

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The college’s motor vehicle workshops turned into a recruitment assessment centre when Halfords Autocentres paid a visit. The company is currently recruiting for part-time vacancies within their West Midlands’ branches and encouraged students to go through the job application and …

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04Oct, 2018

Students aim high at HE Fair

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Walsall College held a Higher Education Fair to help their students find out about progression opportunities available to them after completing their courses. Find out about our Higher Education courses Students spoke to representatives from 30 universities, including Aberystwyth, Cardiff, …

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25Jun, 2018

Halfords Autocentres recruit students for local branches

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Walsall College’s motor vehicle students were given the opportunity to showcase their employability skills when Halfords Autocentres visited the College to recruit for nine vacancies within their West Midlands branches. Jen Stevenson, College Recruitment and Relationship Advisor at Halfords, delivered a …

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