Performance Through People (PTP), a leading Midlands-based training provider, has announced the launch of its latest Practical Welding Skills Programme: MIG, TIG & MMA Fundamentals, delivered at its Walsall training centre two days per week over six weeks. Funding...
Students at Solihull College & University Centre’s Woodlands Campus are enjoying the benefits of 360-degree simulations thanks to a new state-of-the-art immersive classroom, funded by the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) The room allows students to...
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,...
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...
An Local Skills Improvement (LSIF) funded project, aimed to helping raise awareness about sustainability and green issues, has won a top award! The Green Changemakers Hub has recently won the Digital Futures category at the Green Gown Awards. The project started...
On 20 November 2025, the prestigious Black Country Apprenticeship Awards took place at the Copthorne Hotel, bringing together apprentices, employers, and training providers to celebrate achievement and dedication across the region. As a proud sponsor of the event, PTP...
Dental professionals are always needed, making it a stable career with growth potential. The UK dental industry is worth over £9 billion, offering competitive salaries and opportunities. The Dental Nurse level 3 apprenticeship gains you a nationally recognised...
