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Founded in 1835, the journey of education in Wolverhampton spans technical colleges, polytechnics, and modern universities. Dr. Alison Felce, as Head of Work-based Learning, drives change with initiatives like Foundation Degrees, KTPs, and Employability Services to prepare students for the workplace. The shift from the Tradesmen Library to modern-day Active Volunteers and employability conferences showcases the evolution toward excellence and community engagement.
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The Wolverhampton Way:background, previous practice,drivers for change Dr Alison Felce Head of Work-based Learning
Some key dates: … the birth of a Technical College which clearly is destined to perform great things for the industrial and social betterment of this neighbourhood… 1992 University of Wolverhampton Wulfrun College of Further Education Wolverhampton College of Art West Mids College of Education School of Nursing and Midwifery 1969 Wolverhampton Polytechnic 1914 Wolverhampton Technical College 1835 Wolverhampton Tradesmen and Mechanics’ Library 1827 Wolverhampton Mechanics’ Institute
KTPs SPEED Learning works Active Volunteers Foundation Degrees Work-based & Placement Learning Forum Placement Units Careers & Employability Service Sandwich Year The Workplace Employability Conferences
Pockets of good practice to.. University-wide dissemination and excellence…..