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18Dec, 2020

Why graphic designers are essential to all businesses

  • Categories Graphic Design, News & Blog

Nike, Louis Vuitton, Audi. What do they have in common? They all have very distinctive logo designs, that enable you to recognise them, even without their brand name – a dream for most businesses, but exceptionally difficult to execute. Whilst …

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18Dec, 2020

Why it’s the right time to become a graphic designer

  • Categories 16-19s, Graphic Design, News & Blog

If you’re looking for a career that promises creativity, flexibility and job security, then you’re in the right place. You’ve chosen a profession that is currently in high demand, with 80% of UK businesses believing design helps them stay competitive, …

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18Dec, 2020

Why you need to code a career in the IT industry

  • Categories 16-19s, Computing & ICT, News & Blog

As technology continues to power our everyday lives, we’re seeing a demand for people with technology skills to deliver on this need. According to research (Solving the UK Skills Shortage), more than 70% of technology employers are experiencing skills shortages …

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18Dec, 2020

Four tech trends to impact our future

  • Categories 16-19s, Computing & ICT, News & Blog

It seems like there’s a new piece of technology, phone or games console launching every month. As technology continues to grow, tech giants need to keep up with the demand – in a manner that keeps our data safe and …

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18Dec, 2020

Festive accessories become enterprise success for carpentry apprentices

  • Categories 16-19s, Apprenticeships, carpentry, Construction & the Built Environment, News & Blog, Painting and Decorating

Festive accessories made by college apprentices have unexpectedly turned into a successful charity enterprise. Two three-foot wooden Christmas trees and a sleigh built by carpentry and joinery apprentices have raised £63 for Smile for Joel. The items had initially been …

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17Dec, 2020

Powering your sixth form future – and your dream career

  • Categories 16-19s, Administration, Customer Care, Law and Retail, Apprenticeships, Art & Design and Photography, Automotive, Aviation, Travel & Tourism, Beauty, Bricklaying, Business Finance and Enterprise, Computing & ICT, Construction & the Built Environment, Creative, Early Years, Electrical Installation, Engineering, Fashion, Graphic Design, Hairdressing & Barbering, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Media, Music & Performing Arts, News & Blog, Painting and Decorating, Plumbing and Gas, Public Services, Science, Signmaking, Sport, Supported Learning

There are lots of jobs out there that you might not know exist.  We’d like to tell you about them. And if you’re a Year 11 student, you might also want to know about: study topics on our science courses, …

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17Dec, 2020

Walsall College signs up for AoC Sport Inclusion Pledge

  • Categories 16-19s, News & Blog, Sport, Supported Learning

Walsall College is signing up to the AoC Sport’s (Association of Colleges) new Inclusion Pledge Campaign. The college’s pledge centres on encouraging students to get more involved in sports activities and keeping physically active during lockdown. Activity Alliance research shows …

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16Dec, 2020

Samantha’s festive fundraiser brings joy to local families

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A learning mentor at Walsall College is bringing Christmas cheer to local families through her festive fundraising activities. Samantha Holland has raised £365 so far for Walsall Outreach.  The organisation is appealing for Christmas selection boxes for children in low …

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14Dec, 2020

From paper to production: How to make a name in the fashion industry

  • Categories 16-19s, Fashion, News & Blog

Fashion is a big part of our individual identity – it is a form of expression, just like art, music or photography. You might have considered what it’s like to create, style and even model your own pieces.  The excitement. …

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14Dec, 2020

How the fashion industry is redesigning itself

  • Categories 16-19s, Fashion, News & Blog

The fashion industry has been the subject of lots of talk recently. Discussions around its culture, how it treats its production workers and the growing desire for sustainability have all been brought to the fore by people wanting to make …

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