The transition into the 2020s marks a time the world will never forget. The physical world came to something of a standstill in 2020 while organisations across the globe made concerted efforts to maximize their online presence to ensure continued …
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 …
A woman retraining for a career in hairdressing has proof that this is her time, with her work appearing in an industry magazine. Sarah Ameed Ahmed’s hairstyle has appeared in industry title, Concept Hair magazine. The hairstyle was a lace …
Good news if you’re thinking of taking on an apprentice for your business. The government is extending its apprenticeship incentive scheme until 31st March. The College is committed to supporting businesses across all sectors as they look to fully capitalise …
The Construction College Midlands, formerly the National Construction College Birmingham is reassuring local construction companies that it is open as usual to train key industry workers. This includes those in construction, utilities and estates operations. Walsall College acquired the site …
A newly qualified barber can’t wait to get back to work so she can celebrate a national industry magazine award win with her colleagues and clients. Deone Luke, who works at Nu Era Barbershop in Great Wyrley scooped Modern Barber …
This September, Walsall College is launching new qualifications for school leavers about the business of competitive video gaming. The BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Esports and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports will develop students’ knowledge in a number of …
As travel and tourism students at Walsall College aren’t able to visit a Penkridge farm and tourist attraction, one of its farmers bought the site to them online. Richard Bower of Lower Drayton Farm hosted a virtual tour and session …
Studied: Digital Marketer Apprenticeship Progression: Creative Communications Assistant at NHS Black Country and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Groups An Apprenticeship was the last thing Cody Harper was considering as a teenager. He saw himself becoming his own boss, with the …
Walsall College is one of the first colleges in the country to offer an updated apprenticeship qualification in signmaking. The new signage technician standard is regarded by industry bodies and the college as providing more of an all-round approach to …