Congratulations to Sandwell College Apprentice of the Month Sophie Grahame, who has been commended for her enthusiasm, quality of work and ability. Sophie is currently completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery, working for Persimmon Homes Central. She divides her time between Persimmon’s Central site and College. On completion of her apprenticeship, Sophie … Continued
Are you a business that can #Pledge2Invest and improve the life chances of people in our region? We’re delighted to be launching our #Pledge2Invest campaign aimed at businesses around the West Midlands. You can work with us on any level and scale to invest in our future workforce and whole community: by offering Apprenticeships; by … Continued
Apprenticeships designed for the next workforce generation were a major inspiration at The National Apprenticeship & Education Event at Millennium Point. Teams from the Sandwell Family of Colleges, including Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form College, Cadbury Sixth Form College, Fab Lab and Tomorrow’s People, joined together to showcase all 37 of their latest Apprenticeships to … Continued
Energy company enfinium were on site on Friday to hear Sandwell College Art & Design students’ unique ideas for upcycling materials used in the construction of its brand-new energy-to-waste centre. Students have been asked to create functional items or pieces of art from wood, metals, pipework and associated materials used to build enfinium’s new facility … Continued
Doocey Group are opening their doors again on the 22nd April for their annual indoor and outdoor Apprenticeship and Graduate Open Day at Doocey Group Headquarters. After a great first year for the Sandwell College Civil Engineering apprentices we are delighted to partner again. Clive Coley – Head of Construction said ‘Sandwell College are privileged … Continued
Sandwell College Automotive Team members have been rewarded with recognition from The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Every member of the team was presented with a well-deserved award and certificate by representatives of the professional body for people in automotive, to mark their qualifications, experience and time served within the Automotive Industry. Head of … Continued
Hair and Beauty students put their unique creative talents to the test in a college competition judged by high-profile industry influencers and employers. The expert judging panel comprised: Robert Rousseau (AHT Competition Judge/WorldSkills UK Associate) David Bassett (AHT Competition Judge) Mark Coray (NHBF Member/Past President/Competition Judge/Coray and Co Hair Salon Owner) Lea Lawrence (GLabs Harley … Continued
Sandwell College was the proud host venue for The Collective Live – an evening of creative demonstrations, inspiring talks and networking for Salons, Hairdressers and Barbers. Key industry individuals, local businesses and training providers had the opportunity to promote hairdressing and barbering as a successful career path at the VTCT national tour event. Wella Professionals … Continued
Sandwell College Sport student Hamza Shaikh is set for more first team starts for Warwickshire CCC after a two-month sabbatical learning from one of India’s greatest batters. Hamza has spent the winter at a cricket coaching camp in Mumbai under the expert tutelage of Waseem Jaffer – one of the highest run scorers in Indian … Continued
Congratulations to our Hairdressing & Beauty Therapies team who were announced as runners-up for Outstanding Industry/Employer Engagement at the Association of Hairdressers & Therapists (AHT)/PACE Awards and Gala Dinner. The award acknowledges the special achievements of colleagues, and recognises the college’s partnerships and links that have been developed within the industry and employers, and also … Continued
