In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the term “key-worker” has never carried such weight. However, the UK’s opinion on which jobs qualify for the title has changed rapidly since the virus halted every-day life. Respect for NHS workers, lorry drivers …
New ideas, new information and new friendships formed after Walsall College held its annual Student Conference. Student reps came together with college staff and governors to express views held by themselves and their classmates. The event consisted of sessions based …
A group of early years students from Walsall College have completed a work placement with a difference at two nursery schools in Florence. The eight students spent two weeks working in childcare and education settings that follow the Montessori method …
The lively and professional atmosphere of a barbers filled Walsall College’s atrium area when students ran a pop-up shop to promote their salon services. Six barbering students and three staff offered clients everything from shave consultations and haircuts to face …
Local students are the support act for a dance company, whose show makes a tour stop in Walsall later this month. 19 student dancers from Walsall College will appear in a curtain raiser for Skin Reimagined – a production starring …
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Walsall have congratulated a local photography student for her excellent work in producing their official portrait. Sindy Weals photographed Councillor Paul Bott and Councillor Chris Bott wearing their chains of office. The picture …
Lovell has recently appointed a handful of new trainees and apprentices to its Midlands region based in Quinton, as it continues to meet demand for new homes in the area. 2019 was a successful year for Lovell in the Midlands, …
Joe Greenwood Studied – Level 2 and 3 Signmaking Progression – Owner/Managing Director of Halcyon Branding & Visual Ltd. Joe Greenwood fell into sign making by chance. Since then, taking chances has led to him starting his own business. …
More than 80 jobseekers have boosted their chances of finding work after participating in a retail training programme linked to Cannock’s new McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands. Walsall College’s Introduction to Retail employability programme is a two-week course that has …
A combination of site visits and an in-house event made for a successful Public Services Careers Week at Walsall College. During the week, students visited the West Bromwich Army Reserve Centre, Steelhouse Lane Police Station and Walsall Fire Station. The …