We had an International Cultural Awareness Day at our Matthew Boulton College, to raise money for The British Red Cross. The inclusive event was organised by Level 3 Business students, under the direction of Business Lecturer and culture and diversity advocate, Angelina Barrett. The aim was to raise funds for the British Red Cross humanitarian […]
Three art and design students at BMet College have been rewarded for successfully bringing creativity and culture to a Barclays wall in Birmingham’s city centre hub. Alisha Masani, Deepika Chumber and Lucie Rolph, who have just completed a level 3 extended diploma at BMet’s Sutton Coldfield College, were chosen as the winners of the virtual […]
Rugby enthusiasts at BMet can now gain top class sporting skills and knowledge, whilst tackling challenges, from a former International Olympian. Acclaimed sports woman Heather Fisher has now joined BMet’s Sutton Coldfield College as their new Rugby Academy Coach. This means that students aged 16-19 can now benefit from Heather’s 20-year career as a rugby […]
Students at BMet College gained inside knowledge of West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street’s, life and job role this week – at a special live Q&A highlighting his nine months in post. Now in his second term, learners and employees were invited to find out more about Andy’s experiences and his involvement with regional community issues […]
A kind-hearted BMet lecturer and training assessor based at the MINI Plant Oxford has been nominated for going the extra mile, through his dedication to helping apprentices reach their goals. Stephen Whiting, who has also overcome challenges through his neurodiversity, was put forward for the “Training Provider Individual Award” – at this year’s prestigious regional […]
Finning UK & Ireland and BMet College are offering jobseekers in the West Midlands an exciting opportunity to secure a 12-month paid contract learning key project-based construction skills. The engineering specialist, which holds exclusive rights for the distribution of Cat® equipment and products in the UK and Ireland, is encouraging unemployed people who live in […]
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 […]