Port Vale FC goalkeeper, Sam Hornby has been presented with a BMet Alumni Award. The former Sutton Coldfield College student received the honour in recognition of his academic achievements and career success. “I feel privileged to have been presented with this award,” commented Sam. “Like many people, I came to college expecting to come away […]
BMet has congratulated an apprentice engineer for being a regional winner in the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 and is backing him for further success in the national finals. Daniel Millington who works at HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd was announced the winner of the Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2017 Award. The 22-year-old is currently undergoing training […]
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: […]
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 […]
Foundation learning students at Stourbridge College are sharing the proceeds of their fashion fundraising event with a local school. Pens Meadow Special School’s outbuilding, known as the Forest School was destroyed by a fire in August and they are collecting money for its rebuild. To support this, a ladies’ fashion show with a pop up […]
Leading national architectural practice, Corstorphine + Wright has recruited a third Stourbridge College student as an architect technician. Construction and built environment student, Sophie Perks is joining Joe Bateman and Cameron Norgrove at the company’s Hagley Road based Birmingham office. Mike Turner, Technical Director at the company commented: “Sophie is joining us at a time […]
A Wolverhampton food-testing company has supported the career aspirations of students at Sutton Coldfield College with a £1,000 donation of science resources. Eurofins has supplied the college with a huge selection of glass and plastic containers, beakers and sample tubes to support their students’ practical and laboratory work. Rachel Tarplee, Department Director at the […]
12 jobseekers are set for careers in construction and light rail after completing a training programme at BMet in partnership with Midland Metro Alliance (MMA). The group attended interviews with Midland Metro Alliance’s delivery teams which included Colas Rail, Colas Ltd and Barhale. Two candidates have been appointed so far and the training team at […]
A student footballer has hit the big time after signing a one-year contract with Birmingham City Football Club as a defender. Remeao Hutton scored his big break while playing for Hednesford Town FC’s Academy, a training programme delivered by Sutton Coldfield College. “I want to keep getting better as a player,” said the […]
Creative digital and business students at BMet have proved to be pitch-perfect after winning a competition set by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and homeless charity, The Roberts Centre. Five students who are part of BMet’s Career Colleges, an employer-led education programme, developed a website, YouTube film and a game to promote the launch of a […]