To mark the start of NAW 2022 (National Apprenticeship Week), BMet has launched on Tik Tok and is bolstering its commitment to apprentices by joining the Association of Apprentices. These are two firsts for the college, which annually recognises the important date in the calendar – highlighting the value of apprenticeships for students and employers. […]
Adults wanting to carve rewarding careers in health and fitness can do so at Sutton Coldfield College, by studying courses that can lead to life-changing opportunities. The college’s industry standard, YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing and Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) pathways are now available to adults seeking a career change. […]
Three BMet College students are now reaching their goals and scoring their way to glory, through a rewarding partnership with Boldmere St Michaels WFC (Women’s Football Club). The rising female athletes, who are part of the college’s WFC academy alongside studying further education courses at BMet’s Sutton Coldfield College, made their senior level debut with […]
Paulette Hamilton was joined by the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP and by the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Wolverhampton MP Pat McFadden at the Erdington Skills Centre this afternoon (Friday 28 January). They spent the afternoon meeting staff and students at the construction training centre situated in the heart of Erdington. During […]
A kind-hearted pharmacy student at BMet College’s desire to help others during the pandemic, has led to positive career moves and to her finding work right next door to her previous job. Adult apprentice learner, Lisa Turvey, has been given a dose of good fortune, after gaining a rewarding role as a pharmacy assistant at […]
A rising BMet Sport Science student is punching and kicking his way to “global Thai boxing championship success” after gaining victory locally, nationally and internationally. Muhammed Shazaib, who studies BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science at Sutton Coldfield College, is currently crowned as champion in the coveted Muay Thai Junior 60kg World, European, British […]
University level students from BMet were thrilled to graduate this week, at a ceremony recognising their hard work and achievements. This year students from 2020 and 2021 were joined by their friends and family at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at a socially distanced event. Keynote speaker Deirdre LaBassire, a governance specialist with 20 years’ experience […]
BMet art and design students’ futures are shinning brighter after participating in an illuminating live “eco-friendly” industry project, with a leading local lighting business. The level 2 and 3 creative learners, who are studying at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College, seized the unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience with The Workshop Below, manufacturers of a range […]
A talented BMet engineering student has been officially rewarded for his top-class skills and strong work ethic, by gaining two coveted “Apprentice of the Year” titles. Ahmad Ford, who is studying an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship with HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd, beat off stiff competition to triumph at the Greater Birmingham Apprenticeship Awards 2021. Not only […]
Key members of the West Midlands business community gathered at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College this week, to discuss a youth-focused report highlighting the impact of Covid-19 on young people. Over 100 people attended the event, both in person and online. Commissioned by BMet, Beatfreaks, an engagement and insight agency with a growing community of young […]