30th July 2026
Black Country Business
Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 33 minutes
Guests in this podcast are Rebecca Poulton-Tonks, Olivia Podmore, Matt Pointon and Sadie Jones
Rebecca Poulton-Tonks and Olivia Podmore of the City of Wolverhampton College talk about the need for colleges and businesses to work together to give the best opportunities for young people.
wex@wolvcoll.ac.uk / Rebecca on LinkedIn / Olivia on LinkedIn
Matt Pointon also has a focus on learning…but for all ages. He works for the TUC in a West Midlands Combined Authority funded post focusing on skills and partnerships development.
MPointon@TUC.org.uk / 07876 453 066 / Matt on LinkedIn
Sadie Jones of She-Beasts CIC gives insight into running a Community Interest Company and the balancing act between surviving commercially and making a social impact.
https://www.shebeastscic.co.uk / https://www.themidlandshq.co.uk / Sadie on LinkedIn
Links for information, events and funding:
Jobs Fair 3rd September 2026, Wolverhampton Arts Centre, 10am-1pm
Good Shepherd Services Big Give Christmas Campaign
Black Country Chamber of Commerce
Black Country Employment and Recovery Services
If you're a business serving people of the Black Country and would like to be featured on the show and podcast, email presenter Chris Allen via chris@wcrfm.com - or find him on LinkedIn
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