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Employers can help shape future of skills development
Employers are being offered a unique opportunity to influence the future of skills development in the region.
Students urged to explore all options after A Level results
Students who have collected A Level results are urged to look beyond their grades and explore the many routes to success.
Welding skills course with PTP helps artwork to bloom
Creative Upstarts, part of this year’s MarkFest Fringe Festival, is a celebration of local creatives supported by the Creative Upstarts Programme (CUSP).
Apprenticeship awards return with nominations now open
The Express & Star is proud to announce the return of The Black Country Apprenticeship Awards, in partnership with our neighbouring campaign the Ladder for the Black Country, with nominations now officially open.
Apprentices celebrate achievements at graduation ceremony
More than 150 apprentices from 10 sectors celebrated the completion of their training at the Staffordshire Apprenticeship Graduation ceremony.
Ex-soldier enjoys new career thanks to jobs and careers service
A former serviceman has launched a new career with support from Ladder partner Staffordshire Jobs & Careers Service run by the county council.