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BMet is supporting National Careers Week and International Women’s Day with a range of college focused activities, highlighting the achievements and journeys of students and staff. The college community will share their voices and highlight their achievements in celebration of the special awareness days, through a series of engaging case studies and testimonials, that will […]

BMet College’s successful business links and employer partnerships are at the forefront again, after being shortlisted twice in this year’s Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Awards. The annual prestigious dinner and awards, taking place at the ICC in Birmingham on March 16, recognise and reward the achievements of a diverse range of businesses in the […]

Anyone wanting to know about the value of BMet’s skills-based apprenticeships, can do so during National Apprenticeship Week (starting today) via a series of activities. This year, the 16th annual awareness week takes place between February 6th and 12th and has a “skills for life” theme – reflecting on how businesses and apprentices can shine […]

BMet is working in partnership with Mindful Education to deliver award-winning blended learning courses in accounting and bookkeeping. These courses are ideal for learners with busy lives who are looking to change careers or learn new skills for their current role. Significant funding is available to learners through the government’s National Skills fund, meaning that […]

Our talented law students and law lecturer, Yasmin, had the opportunity to showcase our Bila Law Academy today on local community radio station, New Style Radio. The uplifting interview enabled us to feature the progressive initiative, in partnership with the Academy founder, Nadine Bila – which was set up to provide access to law pathways […]

The 2022 BMet Fellowships have been awarded to a Digital Director and two government agency managers who have each supported hundreds of students and apprentices. Julia Von Klonowski and Helen Johnson and Ria Poliquin received their awards at BMet’s Higher Education Awards ceremony yesterday (Thursday 08 December). Fellowships are awarded annually by the college to […]

BMet College celebrated its annual HE graduation ceremony today (Thursday 08 December), honouring the achievements of more than 100 students. This year’s event took place at two locations – Matthew Boulton College and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. A celebratory drinks reception was held at Matthew Boulton College followed by the graduands making their way together […]

BMet’s Matthew Boulton College showcased its pioneering CyberHub Security Operations Centre this week, encouraging young people to consider careers in cybersecurity and cloud technology. Supported by the CyberHub Trust and sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the College hosted a visit from over 50 guests. These included representatives from the Home Office, Department for Education […]

Career-focused law students at BMet had the chance to gain invaluable advice and learn about the profession routes of key legal professionals, at a special event held at the college this week. Located at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College, around 100 students on diploma and higher education level courses, benefited from inspirational talks from Nadine Bila […]

Construction company Careys and BMet College today launch a brand-new Groundworks SWAP (Sector based Work Academy Programme) aimed at unemployed people looking to pursue a career in the construction industry. The three-week course, starting on Monday 21 November, provides candidates with a range of skills including: Extensive practical training at a purpose-built outdoor construction site […]