Author: JATINDER SHARMA OBE As employers and businesses count the cost of COVID-19 and contemplate the long-term economic effects of 2020, it is easy to feel pessimistic. Economic uncertainty, rising unemployment, changes in public spending, tax increases to cover the …
Walsall College is teaming up with local food banks to support black country families and vulnerable people in need. The college is collecting food items on-site for local organisations. They are also working towards becoming a referral agent for people …
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 …
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 …
Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills Gillian Keegan MP has visited Walsall College to meet some of the first students to enrol on the UK’s pioneering T Level programmes. The minister completed a whistle stop tour around the college, exploring classroom activities …
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. …
Walsall FC Community Programme has been focusing on developing and improving their staff during the Coronavirus pandemic. While coaches have been unable to deliver sessions during the lockdown period, every member of staff has tackled online learning to be ready …
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 …
Bring fresh talent to your business Walsall College is supporting engineering and manufacturing employers by offering the newly developed Engineering apprenticeship standards. So far, the engineering apprenticeship standards available include: Level 2 Engineering Operative (15 months) Level 3 Engineering Technician …
Recruit new talent in a cost effective way Calling all businesses involved in signmaking, printing, visual display and graphic design. Is the current climate making you rethink the way your workforce operates? Could new skills and new talent help? Especially …