Walsall
Walsall College of Arts and Technology is a friendly local college, with an established reputation for academic courses and vocational education.
Employer Engagement is central to Walsall College's strategy and is integrated across the curriculum as part of the College's long-term development plan.
Walsall College has training partnerships with both local and national companies and through sponsorship and investment in resources from key organisations, the College serves as a centre for best practice, providing existing employees with industry standard training and skills development through vocational qualifications. The introduction of specialist Academies at Walsall College extends the College's industry collaboration.
The Apple Academy was launched in February 2006. It is the most up-to-date centre for Apple within a 50 mile radius, with a brand new Apple Mac suite and the latest multi-media software packages. The Academy's learning environment gives 'real world' experiences to students ensuring the delivery of high quality, industry recognised qualifications. The Apple Academy will be a gateway for learning and skills development in an industry that is rapidly evolving.
The Academy offers the opportunity to gain qualifications which are relevant to creative industries and organisations with capabilities in creative arts, graphics, editing, web design and multimeadia.
Courses:
Further course information can be found on the website www.broadwaytraining.co.uk or by emailing appleacademy@walsallcollege.ac.uk Broadway is the college's own corporate development team dedicated to engaging with business and industry.
The Apple Academy is operated in partnership with Soho Editors Training www.sohoeditors.com/training/walsall, the largest Apple 'pro-app' training provider in Europe and the world's premier post-production talent agency.
Soho Editors Training @ Walsall College delivers:
Relevant full-time courses currently offered at the College are:
The School of Creative Arts 
The Art Studios and Computer Suites offer the very best training. The Media department use professional equipment to prepare students for working in the industry, and give students industry style assignments.
A/AS Levels
For more information and details of part-time courses contact the college's Main Campus, St Paul's Street, Walsall WS1 1XN; Tel: 01922 657000; Website: www.walsallcollege.ac.uk
