What an honour! South & City College Birmingham has been awarded the prestigious title of eFIXX College of the Year 2024, in stiff competition against 90 other worthy colleges. It is another recognition of the college's commitment to excellence in training...
Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) has launched a new two-day course -‘Cyber Security – Accredited Level 1 qualification’ - aimed at the thousands of UK businesses that recent government research* estimates are lacking the basic cyber security skills...
Companies across the West Midlands who have led efforts to create career opportunities for young people with disabilities have been praised by education leaders at a special awards ceremony. The inaugural West Midlands Supported Internships Event, held on Monday at...
Jump to: What is an apprenticeship? What are the benefits for employers? How can I recruit an apprentice? How much do I need to pay an apprentice? Attracting and retaining talent in your business, Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to both recruit new staff and...
Jump to: What is a Skills Bootcamp? What can a Skills Bootcamp do for your business? A Skills Bootcamp is an intensive, short-term training program focused on in-demand skills in various sectors -and are designed for individuals looking to upskill, reskill, or pivot...
A new partnership led by further education providers in the West Midlands and Warwickshire has been set up to improve the quality and accessibility of post-16 skills and training initiatives across the region. Providing a platform for employers to browse different...
In May 2023, the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for the West Midlands and Warwickshire region was approved by the Secretary of State for Education, setting in motion a series of reforms to the local skills system. Developed by the designated employer...
