A BMet college student has significantly boosted his mobile network knowledge and career opportunities, after being chosen to join an innovative 5G workshop. Lehel Nagy, who is studying Creative IT at Matthew Boulton College, was one of only six students across the region selected to take part in the enterprising “5G in 5 Days” sessions. […]
A talented engineering apprentice at BMet’s James Watt College has been short-listed for a national award for his commitment and strong work ethic. Ahmad Ford, who is studying an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship with Birmingham based HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd, is now in the running to being named as the “Apprentice of the Year”, at the […]
It All Adds Up: Student Commission on Racial Justice animation shows race reality in England An animation highlighting the reality of life for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) young people in England will be launched across the country today, following the government’s controversial report on Race and Ethnic Disparities. The animation was created by […]
Employers across a range of industries and sectors in the region are boosting their business creativity with the help of multi skilled apprentices from BMet College. Since the Junior Content Producer Apprenticeship was first delivered at BMet’s James Watt College three years ago, a variety of businesses have benefitted from the expertise of students. A […]
An aviation enthusiast is flying high after winning an iPad and personal college tour, after attending a virtual BMet open event. Izzy, who is an aspiring pilot, was randomly selected as the winner after entering a competition that was part of the event process. The virtual experiences have been taking place throughout the year to […]
The time to select the region’s next Mayor is fast approaching and BMet has played a vital role in the process. The triennial Mayoral Hustings with the slogan “Who will lead the West Midlands?”, took place at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College on Tuesday (20 April). The event was a chance for eligible candidates to compete […]
Students at Sutton Coldfield College will be enriched with positivity and wellness, thanks to a “community wellbeing garden” inspired and set up by their Princes Trust team of learners and staff. The inclusive garden area will also have a purpose built outside classroom, which has been designed to promote good mental health through the college. […]
It’s a double celebration for two top-class BMet Sport Science students, who have officially won big after signing to Aston Villa Women’s Football Club. Eighteen-year-old rising football stars, Freya Gregory and Isobel Goodwin are now realising their childhood dreams of being professional players at the club, after gaining a life-changing contract (March 2021). The accolade […]
BMet will be taking centre stage at an interactive business webinar entitled “Navigating Employment Support to Access New Talent” this Thursday (11 March). The webinar is part of the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce series of events called Growth Through People – which focus on responsible leadership, accessing and engaging talent, unlocking potential and harnessing […]
The creative juices of BMet College’s media students have been in full flow promoting a high-end beverage brand, as part of a live project. Seventeen talented students on a level 3 creative media course at James Watt College, had the unique opportunity to work with Scotland-based distillery, GHQ Spirits – to help launch their GHQ […]