The café bar at Kidderminster Academy in Weavers Wharf is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am-2pm and on Wednesdays from 9.30am- 1pm. The café offers a seasonal breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea menu, with food and drinks prepared and served by the Academy’s hospitality students. Lecturer, Sarah Billet said: “Following a trial period last […]
Learners across all curriculum areas at BMet College can gain invaluable “digital skills awards” through a new online Digital Skills Academy, it was announced this week at Birmingham Tech Week. The rewarding initiative was highlighted as part of Suzie Branch-Haddow, Vice Principal – External Development’s panel debate at the Digital Skills Symposium at The University […]
Rail Academy – get your career on track Want to be part of the biggest rail projects in the Midlands for decades? High Speed 2 (HS2) & Midland Mainline Upgrade are on our doorstep and by studying with us at James Watt College, on one of our short rail courses, you can be ahead of […]
The 2017 BMet Fellowships have been awarded to an investment manager and a head of HR who have supported hundreds of students, work-based learners and apprentices in the area. Ian Burrows of Brewin Dolphin and Christine Tolley of Hydraforce Hydraulics Ltd received their awards at BMet’s Higher Education Awards ceremony. BMet Principal, Andrew Cleaves said: […]
Tom Cain of the InnovationXchange, Glide UK and the Ideas Factory and Rebecca Simkiss of SimkissGuy Recruitment have been commended by the college for inspiring and mentoring students with a view to improving their understanding of the world of work. BMet Principal, Andrew Cleaves said: “Tom and Rebecca join a group of exceptional individuals who […]
The success of a leading business professional multi-service enterprise – led by BMet – is set to take new heights following the appointment of its new Chair. After six years’ impactful service, Andy Argyle from KPMG has stepped down as Chair of The Greater Birmingham Professional Service Academy (GBPSA) and will be succeeded by Vicky […]
BPS Birmingham will be staging its third Professional Services Week between Monday 25th and Friday 29th June. The initiative aims to raise the aspirations of students currently studying in the region’s schools to consider a career in the Professional Services, the largest and fastest growing sector in the West Midlands. This year more schools and […]
A new food and drink manufacturing training academy has been established by BMet, with industry backing. With help from the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) and Tulip Limited, the college has developed new facilities to support the sector’s growth. Paula Cresswell, Business Development Director at BMet said: “Over 17,000 new jobs in […]
Why choose BMet for Construction? Courses available at James Watt College and Erdington Skills Centre. Choose from traditional trades such as bricklaying, gas, plumbing and electrical techniques or develop skills in sustainability, renewable energies and green technologies. The School of Built Environment at James Watt College offers industry recognised Qualifications within the Construction and the […]
Thinking about a career in Professional Services or Creative & Digital Industries? Career Colleges could be the answer. Career Colleges increase the range and choice of vocational courses for 16-19 year olds. This unique and innovative model of education helps address the growing skills gap in the UK. Career Colleges have carefully designed programmes, which […]