Regional Skills Recovery Programme

Walsall College is part of Colleges West Midlands and the West Midlands Combined Authority’s initiative to help get people whose careers have been impacted by Covid-19 back into work. Adults aged 19 and over can enrol and participate in free skills training without losing their benefits.  All programmes are linked to in-demand jobs and local industry areas that are set to grow in future.

Continuing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge can improve your self-confidence and your job prospects.  It makes you a role model for friends and relatives and is believed to have a positive influence on your physical and mental health.

Sector based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs)

Our 2 to 6 weeks programmes are delivered in partnership with a range of employers looking to develop their workforces. Not only does this pre-employment training provide you with new skills for specific sectors, you can also complete a work placement, receive CV support and a guaranteed interview.

NHS
2-3 week training programme with guaranteed job interviews at Walsall Manor Hospital. Roles include:
• Clinical Support Workers
• Support Service Assistants (Housekeeping)
• Kitchen Porters
• Ward Clerks

West Midlands Metro 
3 week training programme with guaranteed job interviews for:
• Customer Service Experience Assistants
• Tram Drivers

National Express
3 week training programme with guaranteed job interviews for:
• Trainee Bus Driver (Full time and part time opportunities available)

Grosvenor Casinos
2 week training programme with guaranteed job interviews for roles in: 
• Food and Beverages Hosts
• Kitchen Assistants
• Games Dealers
• Gaming Hosts

CCM
4 week training programme with guaranteed job interviews for roles in:
• Roofing
• Scaffolding
• Groundwork
• Highways

Various Employers
• Domiciliary Care (Full and part time positions available)
• Care Home Support Worker