Walsall College welcomes the news that employers can continue accessing incentive payments to recruit new apprentices until January 2022. The extension to the scheme which was due to end in September means that employers can continue to claim a £3,000 grant for …
Garry Sambrook, MP for Northfield visited Construction College Midlands (CCM) to experience first-hand how businesses have been topping up workforce skills throughout the pandemic. He also heard about a new initiative that sees employers coming together with local jobseekers in …
Virtual work experience weeks led to 90 employers and 160 industry representatives engaging with nearly 2,000 Walsall College students during lockdown. The college is building on this achievement by launching Employer in Every Classroom; a talent development initiative designed to …
Employers will be able to claim a £1,000 cash boost for every T Level student they host on a high-quality industry placement up until 31 July 2022. The new technical qualifications – co-created with over 250 employers including Fujitsu and …
Walsall College is leading the charge in electric vehicle expertise through the launch of a new training facility. The Light Electric and Alternative Fuel (LEAF) Vehicle Training Centre enhances the skills of experienced mechanics and technicians. It also boosts the …
New initiative will help develop tomorrow’s talent today A programme at Walsall College will demonstrate how all the subjects and courses they teach are backed by local employers. The newly-launched Employer in every Classroom encourages businesses to further validate the …
Local entertainment company, Ruby Doo has been giving a helping hand to travel and tourism students. Company director and lead entertainer, Emily Ruby met Level 3 students planning and delivering their own event in June. This is for their course …
Good news if you’re thinking of taking on an apprentice for your business. The government has increased the funding to take on new apprenticeships aged 25 and over and is extending its apprenticeship incentive scheme until 30th September. The College …
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 …
Engineering students have spent a week completing work experience virtual activity with employers and industry representatives. 120 students carried out 36 hours of employer-led practical sessions as a way of enhancing their online classroom learning, “This is an initiative we’re …