Ladder joins in diversity conversation

Ladder joins in diversity conversation

Justine Johnson represented the Ladder for The Black Country at a recent meeting of the alliance patrons as part of the conversation about transforming the face of the future workforce. Jagdeep Soor, head of strategic partnership, said: “We discussed tapping into a...
PTP helps with new apprenticeships

PTP helps with new apprenticeships

Walsall-based training experts Performance Through People, who are part of Ladder for the Black Country, has helped Valyou Recruitment, a Burntwood-based firm that specialises in the construction industry, to offer apprenticeships to a school leaver, a Kickstart...
Campaign steps up message

Campaign steps up message

Since its original launch in 2014, the Ladder has helped thousands of people into work and has got hundreds of employers engaged with apprenticeships. It is also providing expert support for training providers, as well as schools and colleges. “We are able to...
Award success for young roofer

Award success for young roofer

Malachi, who works for Rio Asphalt and Pavingin Birmingham, won the flat roofing competition against strong competition in this category. Malachi said “The competition was fierce, everyone deserved to win it! I really enjoyed the defect challenge, with the judges...
Transfer scheme is a success

Transfer scheme is a success

At an event celebrating a pioneering funding scheme it was revealed it has helped nearly 2,500 apprentices start work within businesses across the region. The Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme, which was set up by the WMCA three years ago, covers small and...
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