Halesowen College’s state-of-the-art digital bus CEDRIC has been out and about in Stourbridge to help bring digital skills to local people. CEDRIC (acronym for Creating Engaging Digital Resources in the Community) is equipped with IT equipment and works with local...
1. Company Overview hydraPower dynamics is a large hose and tube manufacturer based in Birmingham. It partners with a broad spectrum of industries to offer a comprehensive hose and tube manufacturing service. Seamlessly bridging innovative design with precise...
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,...
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...
