Sandwell College is excited to celebrate the success of Digital & Creative Media alumnus Zion Smith. After completing his Level 3 course at Sandwell College, Zion progressed to Birmingham City University where he studied BA (Hons) Illustration. At BCU Zion was given a brief to produce an animation by an ex-student who was working at … Continued
From College project to clothing brand… we’re proud to see former Sandwell College student Dimeji Ode featured by the BBC. Dimeji’s streetwear brand Dode Clothing began as a creative brief during his Art & Design course, supported by our industry-focused teaching and facilities. It’s since grown into a movement shaped by passion, purpose and perseverance. … Continued
Skills West Midlands + Warwickshire, the body formed by further education colleges and independent training providers across the region as a one-stop shop for business, has marked its first successful year by presenting Skills Partnership Awards to thirteen employers which have invested in education and training. The celebration event, staged at PwC’s offices in Paradise, … Continued
Triple Distinction Star student Lawson Birch excelled in Sport Studies at Sandwell College. Now employed as a football coach by West Bromwich Albion Foundation, Lawson also has a blossoming career in logistics. Operations Co-ordinator for West Midlands-based ESO Logistics, he is working in the exhibitions and events industry at shows across Europe including recently Munich, … Continued
hydraPower dynamics, a key employer partner of The Sandwell Colleges, has been recognised with an Employer Recognition Award at the one-year anniversary celebration of Skills West Midlands & Warwickshire (SkillsWM+W). This accolade highlights the company’s outstanding contributions to skills development, student progression, and workforce growth in the region. Over the past year, Sonia Smalling – … Continued
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is one of the fastest-growing areas with an-ever increasing demand for graduates. The UK is currently short of STEM graduates, so if you have a STEM background, you’ll be in a great position to start a successful career which is personally and financially rewarding. With STEM qualifications you’ll increase … Continued
Empowering future public service leaders for International Women’s Day: at Sandwell College, we’re proud to shape the next generation of police officers, firefighters, RAF personnel, and military medics. This week, our CEO & Principal, Lisa Capper MBE, was a guest speaker at the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association event at HMS Forward Royal … Continued
This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of our alumni who are breaking barriers and making their mark. We are incredibly proud of Davina, a talented graduate from the Edgbaston Stadium Cricket Programme. During her time with us, we supported her academic journey while she honed her cricketing skills, balancing … Continued
‘Becoming a Green Energy Superpower’ is a key theme for Colleges Week 2025 – and we are shining a spotlight on our Automotive team, who are driving the future of sustainable transport. Nigel Briscoe is one of our expert Automotive lecturers, who is equipping the next generation of skilled professionals with the knowledge and hands-on … Continued
To celebrate Colleges Week 2025, we asked our students at Sandwell College why they love their college. Their responses say it all. From the incredible support they receive to the inspiring teachers, amazing opportunities, and friendships that last a lifetime, it’s clear that college is about so much more than just qualifications. Colleges transform lives, … Continued
