A Walsall College student is continuing her on-the-job learning over the summer after taking up a placement with engineering and construction company, VolkerFitzpatrick. Abida Miah is spending six weeks in Aston, supporting project teams providing strengthening and refurbishment works to …
A work experience opportunity at a Walsall-based manufacturer has turned into a two-way training model for its workforce and a Walsall College student. Albert Jagger recently welcomed Lewis Edrop to its head office to complete a 45-day industry placement for …
A video game launched at Wolverhampton Art Gallery by Walsall College students has been fully praised by members of the public. The Roblox game, Escape from Wolverhampton Art Gallery has seen the entire gallery come to life in 3D. Virtual …
Retail display and interiors specialists, Nuttall, recently welcomed their first student from Walsall College on an industry placement. Carpentry student, Jake Hughes joined the Dudley-based firm for a five-day placement that saw him work with senior bench joiners and on …
A desire to identify and nurture emerging talent prompted LearnPlay Foundation to support T Levels and provide industry placements. Alina Gheorghe, Operations Lead explains: “We’re an established Black Country business that has seen first-hand how easy it is for individuals …
Fairlawns Hotel & Spa has an excellent track record for staff development. Their ongoing commitment showcases the hospitality sector’s unique appeal and ability to deliver transferrable skills suitable for all industries. The four-star, family-run business has a long-standing relationship with …
Young people in the West Midlands will play a part in the delivery of High Speed Two, Britain’s brand-new low carbon, high speed railway, thanks to an innovative partnership between Walsall College and Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV). 16-18-year olds who …