Thousands attend apprenticeships event

Thousands attend apprenticeships event

The event earlier this month was an opportunity to meet top UK employers, universities and training providers face to face to discuss all things apprenticeships. The Ladder for the Black Country partnered with the event which saw Staffordshire University, The BBC,...
Career event is set to inspire

Career event is set to inspire

The interactive careers event, which takes place on Wednesday, June 29, at Wolverhampton Racecourse, aims to inspire and inform young people. It will reflect the local labour market and showcase businesses who are based and producing things in the area. Inspiring the...
Apprenticeships option for school leavers

Apprenticeships option for school leavers

Ladder co-ordinator Justine Johnson said: “As you come to the end of your exams now is the time to think of how you would like to progress in the to the world of work. “Apprenticeships are commonly viewed as an alternative educational pathway for young...
Helping develop new skills with pop-up shops

Helping develop new skills with pop-up shops

The Black Country Skills Factory – a Ladder for the Black Country stakeholder – and Black Country Careers Hub have secured two venues to offer work experience to young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, in the form of a pop-up shop. Young...
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