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PTP Training Launches Welding Programme to Tackle Regional Skills Gap
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...
Case study: HydraPower dynamics & The Sandwell Colleges
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...
LSIF funds Immersive room which brings 360 simulations to life
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...
Apprentice Wednesday: PTP’s Codi Clarke Achieves Distinction in Her Customer Service Apprenticeship
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 – PTP’s Harry Brown
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...
From Shop Floor to CEO: Rob Colbourne OBE
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...
Case Study – Millboard & Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training
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,...
The Sandwell Colleges Celebrate Strong Ofsted Report
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...
Case Study – VSN Steel & Dudley College of Technology
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....
MD of PTP Lands in Finals for National Apprenticeship Award
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...
