South & City College Birmingham (SCCB) welcomed Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, to officially unveil two purpose-built training houses designed to equip students with the skills needed to retrofit older homes and install the latest smart technologies....
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Stratford-upon-Avon College recently hosted an event to display its brand-new state-of-the-art heat pump facility to industry professionals as it leads the way in working towards the UK’s 2050 net-zero targets. The event brought together industry...
