An apprentice plasterer at The Wrekin Housing Group who trains at Walsall College has been recognised as a rising star at a national awards ceremony. Trish Barnes beat competition from across the country to be named ‘Apprentice of the Year’ …
A student designer at Walsall College has achieved competition success through his ‘wear a glove’ safety message poster artwork. Umang Gulati was named runner-up in the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London’s Safety Poster Design Award. He will receive a …
A new scaffolding training facility has been unveiled at Construction College Midlands (CCM) in Birmingham to meet local sector demand. The Kings-Norton based site was acquired by Walsall College in December 2020. Since then, they have experienced a three-fold increase …
A certificate presentation with a mindfulness theme was hosted by Walsall College as a way of marking Mental Health Awareness Week and the achievements of all students who had completed a Read to Succeed challenge. Read to Succeed tasks people …
Student electricians at Walsall College have refilled their toolboxes and store cupboards with some of the latest industry equipment courtesy of a generous donation from electrical wholesalers, Niglon Ltd. The Solihull-based company provided the students with a range of protection …
Education and childcare students at Walsall College impressed representatives from a local nursery with interactive storytelling skills. Kelly Smith and Rachel Preece from Wolverhampton-based, Little Pioneers Nursery tasked the students with bringing to life a traditional storybook for the under …
Student electricians and engineers from Walsall College recently downed tools to help a local church prepare for a King’s Coronation event. Prior to Daffodils Community Garden, situated behind St Martin’s Church becoming the location of a Coronation Community Fun Day, …
Staff and customers at Walsall’s favourite restaurant, The Littleton are celebrating after retaining their five-star hygiene rating. This was the first assessment carried out by the Food Standards Agency since the pandemic. It covered the Walsall College-based restaurant’s handling, storage …
Community togetherness and eco-friendliness ran through Walsall College’s celebrations marking the Coronation of King Charles III. Three parties hosted by students and staff took place around the college, attended by local residents, community groups and family members. Each event featured …
A Walsall College lecturer has been named on the King’s Birthday Honour list. In 2015, Suzy Richards founded Smile for Joel to help children and families experiencing grief or trauma as a result of murder and manslaughter. This was after …