Joy for Birmingham and Wolverhampton Colleges as They Gain Prestigious Technical Excellence Status Wednesday, April 15, 2026 education skills training birmingham wolverhampton colleges manufacturing digital technical westmidlands Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET) and City of Wolverhampton College have been proudly recognized for their outstanding contribution to skills development by being named Technical Excellence Colleges by the UK Government. … Read More
Meet Midland Cage Fighter Summer Onley: A Message for UFC President Dana White Sunday, March 29, 2026 mma ufc women fighter bantamweight martialarts training birmingham onley fullcontactcontender A few years ago, Summer Onley was a graphic designer, crafting digital beauty for a living. Today, she trades pixels for punches, delivering powerful low kicks instead of logos. With an undefeated record of six wins—all by … Read More
DWP Launches 80 New Youth Hubs to Boost Employment Opportunities for Young People Born 2002-2010 Thursday, March 26, 2026 dwp youthhubs employment spfl youth jobs welfare training partnership careers The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a major initiative aimed at helping young people move from benefits into employment. Central to this plan is the launch of 80 new Youth Hubs across Great Britain, … Read More
Lloyds Bank Launches Groundbreaking Green Finance Scholarship for Mortgage Brokers Tuesday, March 17, 2026 lloyds mortgage greenfinance scholarship sustainability brokers training homeenergy greenmortgages finance Lloyds Bank has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing sustainable home financing expertise among mortgage brokers. The bank is introducing a unique, six-month scholarship program designed for industry … Read More
DWP Confronts 'Existential' Crisis Amid Rising Youth Unemployment Wednesday, February 18, 2026 dwp youth unemployment workforce benefits pandemic skills employment training government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing what has been described as an “existential” crisis: the urgent need to reintegrate younger people into the workforce. Recent data reveals that youth … Read More
Skills Investment Key to West Midlands Meeting Ambitious Housebuilding Targets Monday, January 26, 2026 westmidlands construction skills training housing apprenticeships workforce education investment infrastructure The West Midlands is ramping up investment in construction skills training to meet its ambitious housebuilding targets. Mayor Richard Parker emphasized the critical role of workforce development in achieving regional housing … Read More