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. …
Employer in Every Classroom; Walsall College’s initiative where students engage with employers and industry has won a Ladder for the Black Country Award. The awards run in association with City of Wolverhampton Council and the Express & Star are a …
Up to 80 construction students from Walsall College are set to benefit from on-site work experience with building contractors, J. Harper & Sons. Work is underway on a new affordable housing development for whg at Montgomery Road, Walsall. Two by …
A mini expo for plumbing students was hosted at Walsall College with the support of industry suppliers. Representatives from Wolseley UK, Adey and Altecnic gave demonstrations and talks on how plumbers can source equipment, tools and accessories for their work. …
A Black Country and Birmingham-based barbers used a college’s logo to make a lasting impression on its students. Kem Unisex Salon shaved Walsall College’s logo into the head of ‘a client’ during an on-campus demonstration for trainee barbers and hairdressers. …
Walsall College has unveiled plans for the expansion of its Green Lane Campus. A three-floor extension at the campus on Long Acre Street will enhance the construction trade course facilities available to students and employers. Additional space will be made …
Construction College Midlands is hosting the SkillBuild Regional Qualifying Heat for the Midlands on Monday 30 May, showcasing some of the region’s highly skilled learners and apprentices who are competing within a variety of construction trades. The largest and longest-running …
Walsall College students and staff are celebrating after winning an Association of Colleges Beacon Award. The college has received the prestigious The Edge Award for Excellence in Real World Learning. The award recognises the college’s successful delivery of a Virtual …
A trio of student electricians proved to be the brightest sparks during Walsall College’s inaugural health and safety competition sponsored by S Guest Consultancy Services. 12 Level 1 students across the brickwork, carpentry and joinery, electrical, painting and decorating and …
Beauty therapy students at Walsall College had their precision brushes at the ready for a masterclass with a leading UK nail artist. Hazel Dixon, HD Professional Nail Systems brand director and owner of the multiple award-winning Hazel Dixon Nail Artist …