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 …
A Walsall partnership that helps residents to move into healthcare careers has won an award in recognition of its success. The Work4Health Programme delivered by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, whg, Walsall College and the DWP was named Successful Partnership Award …
whg’s award-winning Work4Health programme has helped its 150th customer launch their career in the NHS. Tunde, who moved to Walsall from Hungary, now works at a local stroke rehabilitation unit after completing the housing association’s scheme. She said: “When I …
Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, today unveiled The Link, a multi-service, drop-in facility in the centre of Walsall where residents can access guidance and information across a wide range of employment, training, careers advice and other support. The …
A video game launched at Wolverhampton Art Gallery by Walsall College students has been fully praised by members of the public. The Roblox game, Escape from Wolverhampton Art Gallery has seen the entire gallery come to life in 3D. Virtual …
A Walsall programme to support jobseekers to find roles in healthcare has helped 139 people into work – with one new recruit declaring it “a life changer.” The Work4Health programme was developed by whg to help residents secure roles as …
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 …
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 …
During her recent role as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Chloe Smith MP attended a meeting at Walsall College to hear how the Employment & Skills Pathfinder Project is helping young people on Universal Credit improve their prospects. …
Birmingham-based Controlled Scaffolding has successfully accessed job candidates and welcomed four recruits through a training programme delivered by Construction College Midlands (CCM). The Construction Gateway Programme in conjunction with the West Midlands Combined Authority saw local jobseekers complete four weeks …