by Chris | Sep 18, 2025 | News
The new starters, who completed their induction this week on National Inclusion Week, include a mix of school leavers, career changers and people retraining. Severn Trent says its apprentice programme is open to everyone, regardless of age or background and has made a...
by Chris | Sep 12, 2025 | News
Josh Gledhill was introduced to the service in September 2024, having completed a 10-week data analytics course. He was eager to gain experience in his new field and through the service’s Open Door programme advisers set Josh up with a 12-week placement with the...
by Chris | Sep 8, 2025 | News
Organised by the Express & Star in partnership with the Ladder Foundation, the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2025 are now in their fourth year. For more than 10 years, the Ladder Foundation has championed the creation of 10,000-plus apprentices through...
by Chris | Aug 19, 2025 | News
Staffordshire Jobs and Careers Service is offering anyone 18 and over fully funded expert support to explore study, training and jobs. With a website with more than 10,000 local jobs, apprenticeships, training opportunities and access to careers experts, young people...
by Chris | Aug 7, 2025 | News
Creative Upstarts, running from August 1 to November 16 at The New Art Gallery Walsall as part of this year’s MarkFest Fringe Festival, is a bold celebration of emerging local creatives supported by the Creative Upstarts Programme (CUSP). Developed by Urban Hax...
by Chris | Jul 24, 2025 | News
This year’s event, set to take place on Thursday, November 20 at the Copthorne Hotel at Merry Hill in Brierley Hill, will be a celebration of the region’s vibrant apprenticeship network. With 14 award categories, the event aims to recognise and celebrate...