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Case Study – Concept Covers & Halesowen College
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...
CASE STUDY – ROYAL MAIL & HoW COLLEGE
Case Study 1: Business Impact Through Collaboration with Further Education 1. Company Overview Name of Company: Royal Mail Industry Sector: Communications Location: Worcester 2. Challenge or Opportunity Initial Business Need: Royal Mail sought to enhance the skillset...
LSIF project wins top Award
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...
PTP Celebrates Success at the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2025
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...
Skills England unveils ‘roadmap’ for local skills to drive growth
New guidance published will empower local leaders, employers, colleges, independent training providers, and universities to transform skills training across England – driving national economic renewal from the ground up. Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith has...
College invites industry to brand-new Heat Pump Training Facility
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...
Celebrating Talent and Diversity: PTP at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards 2025
Performance Through People (PTP) was proud to attend the 2025 Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards in London, marking the event’s 10th anniversary. The awards have become a key moment in the calendar for recognising the achievements of apprentices and the organisations...
Digital Skills Gap being tackled by SkillsWM+W
Skills West Midlands + Warwickshire is looking to lead the way when it comes to the digital skills shortage across the region. The organisation, made up of further education colleges and independent training providers, presented at the Digital Skills Symposium during...
Apprenticeships That Work: How PTP and Pelsall Lane Dental Practice Are Shaping the Future of Dental Nursing
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...
PTP’s Cameron Johal Makes Finals at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards
Performance Through People are thrilled to see one of our incredible learners at WHS Plastics shortlisted for the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards as a finalist in the Transport & Logistics category!🎉 This nomination shines a light on the talent, drive, and...
