Renee, Lauren and Shannon love engineering and love the idea of being apprentices. They plan to progress from Level 1 to Level 2 qualifications and then get help from the college in finding apprenticeships with local companies. Why the apprenticeship route? Here’s what they say. Renee “When I’ve thought about the kind of job I […]
The opportunity to support people into work is helping two BMet students boost their own professional skillset. Lauren Blundell and Olivia Gallardo are enjoying industry placements at Kelly Services in central Birmingham, gaining first-hand experience of matching jobseekers to their ideal roles. As part of the recruitment agency’s project resourcing team, the 17 and 18-year-olds […]
BMet students are being challenged by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop an innovative digital solution to promote the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of young people. The live project is being run by the Career Colleges Trust in partnership with AWS and The Samaritans. The judging panel also has representatives from London Sport, Marylebone […]
Students and staff across BMet have always believed in equality, diversity and inclusion, anti-bullying, and championing the LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans+) community – now they have an award to prove it. The Educate & Celebrate Best Practice Silver Award recognises the LGBT+ friendly status embedded in the college’s policies, curriculum and wider community […]
The 2019 champions roll call for BMet’s sport students is set to be jam-packed as a number of athletes and sports teams have qualified for the Association of Colleges Sport (AoC) National Championships. Students based across Birmingham and the Black Country will compete for medals in Ability Counts football, golf and table tennis among others. […]
Year 11 students, current sixth formers and adults aged 19 and over are invited to BMet’s next Open Event on Wednesday 6 February. The event runs from 4-7pm and encourages potential students to explore the September 2019 courses that will support their career goals. “Whether it’s a full-time college course or a part-time training programme, […]
Not only is Jaiden White stepping up for the Kidderminster Harriers Academy’s first team, he’s also aiming to be on a national college football team competing in Rome. The 16-year-old from Wolverhampton made it through the England Colleges Football Association (ECFA) trials in November and could be part of the 18-strong team competing in the […]
A mum of two from Washwood Heath, a teenager with Asperger Syndrome and a 58-year-old who was out of work for several years are now on the pathway to an exciting career in archaeology. Just a year ago, the trainees had no idea they could get the opportunity to become archaeologists. Now they are playing […]
College appoints new chair of Corporation BMet Principal and CEO Cliff Hall has welcomed the appointment of Sir Dexter Hutt as the new Chair of the Corporation. Dexter will be taking over the reins from Steve Hollis, following Steve’s five years in office. Dexter is an experienced leader with a proven track record in education […]
Kidderminster Academy students attending West Midland Safari Park’s Animal Courses have had a great start to the year, with some excellent exam results and by exceeding the national pass rate. The Park’s Education team currently run three accredited courses, from levels one to three, in their Safari Academy – a state-of-the-art, purpose-built education centre, which […]