A new initiative to support unemployed people across the borough into work in the health sector is proving a huge success. Midland’s housing provider whg has joined forces with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and Walsall College in a project that …
Walsall College is all set to show local school students, adults and businesses how to make their digital mark with the launch of a new technology centre funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). The Digital Innovation Hub, in …
Ranjan Bhardwaj was doubly shocked when hit with the news of her redundancy. First came the thought that her 12 year career in childcare was coming to an end. This was closely followed by her realisation of how ‘out of …
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the term “key-worker” has never carried such weight. However, the UK’s opinion on which jobs qualify for the title has changed rapidly since the virus halted every-day life. Respect for NHS workers, lorry drivers …
Walsall College has struck gold after receiving a Walsall Works Award from Walsall Council. The Gold Partner Award recognises their significant social impact on local jobseekers, along with their support for businesses recruiting and training staff. The judging panel remarked …
Walsall College’s higher education students paraded to Walsall Town Hall in their caps and gowns on 30th November, to officially open their formal Graduation Ceremony, which featured BBC Journalist Sean Farrington as guest speaker. More than 100 students stopped traffic …
More than a thousand people turned out to the Walsall Works EXPO, which was held at Walsall College’s Business and Sports Hub. The event was attended by more than 80 employers and training providers, including B&M Stores, The Mercian Regiment …
In association with the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, Walsall College held a breakfast meeting with leather manufacturers to discuss training needs for the leather industry. The meeting, which took place at the College’s Business and Sports Hub, was attended by …
Walsall College’s volunteering programme has undergone a brand makeover, thanks to the talents of a graphic design student at the college. Previously named ‘The Extra Mile’, Walsall College’s volunteering programme was rebranded to further promote voluntary work opportunities both within and …
Walsall College’s higher education students paraded to Walsall Town Hall in their caps and gowns on 10th November, to officially open their formal Graduation Ceremony. More than 100 students stopped traffic during the parade as Town Crier Cyril Richardson led …