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Latest News

14 February 2025
WMCA’s Apprenticeship Levy Scheme hits over £50m, supporting over 4800 apprentices into training
A scheme set up by the WMCA to help cover the costs of apprenticeship training for SMEs has now funded more than 4,800 apprentices.

13 February 2025
Work starts on £150m Canalside South regeneration scheme
£20m WMCA investment will transform former British Steel site for hundreds of new homes

13 February 2025
Landmark Wolverhampton building to be converted for new social housing
WMCA teams up with Homes England to make multi-million pound investment into final phase of Royal Quarter regeneration

13 February 2025
Birmingham-based academy set to train next generation of construction professionals
A brand-new training academy has opened in Birmingham to help tackle a skills shortage in the construction industry by providing young people with...