A work experience opportunity at a Walsall-based manufacturer has turned into a two-way training model for its workforce and a Walsall College student. Albert Jagger recently welcomed Lewis Edrop to its head office to complete a 45-day industry placement for …
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 …
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 …
Walsall College has welcomed local employers, partners and special guests to celebrate the launch of their new-look campus for construction skills and green courses. The Green Lane Campus was officially opened by Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street. It …
Walsall College is urging local employers to join their growing list of businesses providing industry placements to students. Over the last 12 months, students on their T Level courses have been undertaking work experience with organisations including Balfour Beatty VINCI, …
A Walsall College brickwork student has hit the jackpot with his work experience after tripling the amount of time he was due to spend developing his skills on a housing development. Gurjayden Nagra’s initial five-day placement with Lovell turned into …
Skills for Life is the theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2024 and Walsall College will celebrate this throughout 6-12 February with online and onsite activities aimed at prospective apprentices and T Level students, jobseekers and employers. The achievements of college-trained …
Students at Walsall College have been put through their paces by Liberon as part of a carpentry and joinery competition. The woodcare experts called on learners on the college’s Level 2 Bench Joinery course to build and finish a child’s …
A workshop session about hair colour techniques has reminded student hairdressers at Walsall College that ‘practice makes perfect’ in order to become more confident ahead of turning professional. Gemma Mulvey, owner of Little Gems Hair Salon took Level 3 students …
Dunelm, the UK’s leading homewares, is helping to kickstart the careers of Walsall College students through a year-long work placement and personal development opportunity. Supported Internships are being provided to three students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and …