Head of James Watt College, Kim Vaughan said: “Jobseekers, potential apprentices and learners were able to find out about opportunities available now and in the future. “Employers from the engineering, care, warehousing, public services, retail, hair and beauty and transport sectors had many vacancies to promote. This gave everyone that came much more confidence about […]

“This is a unique restoration project where the students demonstrated a range of practical and specialist skills,” said Andrew Hutchings, Site Manager at Croft Building and Conservation Ltd. “There is a danger of certain craft skills within heritage conservation dying out, so for the students to have picked up some expertise in this area so […]

A Valentine's-themed three-course menu is available tomorrow and on Thursday (10 and 11 February). “The Valentine's menu is one of our students’ favourites to put together,”said Lecturer, Sarah Billet. “We've made sure our food looks and tastes good while being enjoyed in a 'lovely'atmosphere. “Whether couples are coming by for a first date or to […]

The Media Makeup and Theatre Skills Event takes place on Saturday 12 March at Cranmore Park Conference and Exhibition Centre in Shirley. The college will have an exhibition stand, showcasing the dynamic opportunities available within their creative arts courses. The event will provide valuable work experience for the Level 3 students, giving them first-hand knowledge […]

The Centre, situated within their Art and Design Centre in Brierley Hill provides learning opportunities for local young people with a disability or special education needs. “The Independent Living Centre is an impressive facility, ideal for encouraging students to pursue all avenues of life and learning,”said the MP. “I'm pleased that it’s an environment that […]

“Before Pylones, I was on a zero hours’contract which came to an end and then I was out of work for six months,”said 49-year-old Chris, “It feels good now to be in a role I enjoy and with prospects. Everyone’s said positive things about Grand Central. It’s definitely helped give Birmingham a new lease of […]

James Bradbury completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) in health and social care at Stourbridge College and has progressed to an adult nursing degree at the University of the West of England, Bristol. The 20-year-old reflected on his achievements at the college’s higher education graduation ceremony which took place at Birmingham Town Hall. “My HND […]

The uniformed services students will swap comfy beds for cardboard boxes and take shelter in the college’s car park from 8pm until 8am the following morning. The sponsorship funds they raise will be donated to local charity, SIFA Fireside to support local people experiencing homelessness, or who are vulnerably-housed. “Our sleep out has been motivated […]

The 40 learners working in Homebase garden centres across the UK have been studying with the college, gaining horticulture skills both in the classroom and the great outdoors. Training is delivered from Winterbourne House and Gardens in Edgbaston by BMet staff and the award-winning designer, Adam Frost. Darren Rudge, Department Manager at the college, said: […]

These have included creating a six foot mural of a tree, along with some decorative items that can be swapped throughout the year in line with the changing seasons. Lecturer, Sham Begum said: “This has been a lovely opportunity for the students to spend time in a care environment as a group before they go […]