As PTP continues to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026 through professional development and apprenticeship pathways, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of those who go above and beyond. One such success story is Codi Clarke, who has recently completed...
Interview with BCAA 2025 Winner Harry Bown A few months on from being named Intermediate Apprentice of the Year at the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2025, Harry Bown of The Fairlawns Hotel & Spa is still feeling the impact of the achievement. We at PTP...
Rob Colbourne OBE has spent his life proving the right path isn’t always the most traditional one. At 15, while others encouraged him to remain in sixth form, Rob felt a strong pull toward independence, responsibility, and the chance to earn his own wage. That...
1. Company Overview Name of Company: Millboard Industry Sector: Manufacturing Millboard, a medium-sized manufacturing company based in Coventry, specialises in high-quality building materials including outside flooring, alternative timber flooring, outdoor living,...
Learners, colleagues and governors across The Sandwell Colleges are celebrating following their recent Ofsted inspection. The Sandwell Colleges, made-up of three colleges and several campuses across West Bromwich and Birmingham, were one of the first FE Colleges in...
1. Company Overview VSN Steels is based in Aston and is trades as an SME. It's a family business which was established in 1961, and they have been occupied their current site since 1969. VSN (Steels) Ltd is an industry-leading steel profiler and surface grinder. 2....
Carolyn Stokes, Managing Director of Performance Through People (PTP), has been named a finalist at the Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026 in the category Outstanding Contributions to Apprenticeships and Training. Carolyn has spent more than 30 years helping...
1. Company Overview Woods Hardwick Industry Sector: Civil engineering, architecture, built environment Location: Birmingham /Bedford Woods Hardwick is a large company focussing on architecture, civil engineering, transport planning, town planning, and land surveying...
1. Company overview Moundsley Hall provides high-quality care services for older adults, including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, and respite care. based in Kings Norton in Birmingham. Its vision is to combine clinical excellence with meaningful...
1. Company Overview Name of Company: Concept Covers Ltd Industry Sector: Manufacture of textiles Location: Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands Concept Covers Ltd, based in Lye, Stourbridge, is a small UK manufacturer specialising in bespoke garment and protective textile...
