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 […]
BMet has signed an agreement to support the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as an Official Further Education College Provider. The partnership will see BMet provide crucial space for the training of more than 13,000 volunteers, the Commonwealth Collective, helping to ensure the Games run smoothly. The college will also be sharing its teaching expertise with […]
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 […]
We have been notified that Ofsted inspectors will be visiting our Colleges from Tuesday 7th December to Friday 10th December 2021 to conduct their inspection. The inspectors will be interested to find out about students learning journey, what opportunities they have had at the college, how much progress they have made since joining the college […]
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 […]
Secretary of State for Education visits Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology Hub (GBSIoT) located at Aston University The Secretary of State was joined by the West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, together with a delegation of learners, apprentices, employers and education partners, for a tour of the construction site of the new Greater Birmingham […]
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 […]
Recycling and single use plastics issues have been brought to life on hoardings in Perry Barr, thanks to captivating designs by BMet art and graphic design students. The special industry placement began in February with leading property developer Lendlease, for their Perry Barr Residential Scheme hoarding project, which has an environmentally-friendly theme. Students at BMet’s […]