Hayley Copage has made up for her 18 years away from education by going to college, doing work experience at a law firm and progressing to university. The 34-year-old completed an Access to Law and Criminology course at Sutton Coldfield College and is now at Coventry University studying a LLB qualifying law degree. “I left […]
Studying exercise and fitness at James Watt College has paved the way for Harry Morris to set himself up as a personal trainer. The 19-year-old started working freelance last September and is fast developing his business. “I’m looking to succeed in what is a rapidly growing industry,” said Harry. “If you’re a coach or a […]
Students from BMet’s Public Services courses will develop a better understanding of the industry’s front line roles after receiving a donation in the form of a bulletproof vest from SafeGuard Clothing – an international manufacturer and distributor of body armour. SafeGuard Clothing donated one of its premium bullet resistant vests to Stourbridge College and to […]
Stardom beckons for performing arts students at Sutton Coldfield College who have now gained places at some of the UK’s most prestigious stage schools. The majority of the college’s acting, dance and musical theatre students are going to university in September, with some successfully auditioning to join schools and academies attended by many of the […]
Over 470 school students time travelled forward to 2019 to experience what sixth form life could be like for them. Taster days were hosted at Stourbridge College and Kidderminster Academy for six local schools, last week. The 14 and 15-year-olds became entrepreneurs, health care and early years practitioners, microbiologists, motor vehicle technicians and construction industry […]
A team of young people on The Prince’s Trust programme used a community project to namecheck their college and pay tribute to one of Birmingham’s forefathers – James Watt. Engineer and entrepreneur, James Watt, who was buried at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth in 1819 has long been recognised as one of the city’s industrial pioneers. […]
It’s come home twice for the Sutton Coldfield College Ability Counts football team! They were named the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport national champions in April and have just won the English County Football Association’s (ECFA) Knockout Cup. The team had an unbeaten run at the event held at St George’s Park, coming through group […]
A student make-up artist has brushed away her rivals and bagged three prizes in a competition for those starting out in the industry. Elysia Fisher from Kidderminster Academy took part in the National Make-Up Awards this month, achieving first place in the Best Bridal Hair and Best Bridal Make-Up categories. She then went on to […]
BPS Birmingham will be staging its third Professional Services Week between Monday 25th and Friday 29th June. The initiative aims to raise the aspirations of students currently studying in the region’s schools to consider a career in the Professional Services, the largest and fastest growing sector in the West Midlands. This year more schools and […]
This Saturday is Open Event Saturday at Stourbridge College, the Art and Design Centre, Brierley Hill and Kidderminster Academy. Summer school leavers can explore the college’s wide range of vocational courses and apprenticeships while coming away with a place on a September course. Adults thinking of going back to the classroom can also explore full […]