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
A pioneering course led by Sandwell College’s Automotive Team is giving people in the Black Country the specialist skills needed to oversee maintenance on electric and hybrid vehicles. Thanks to backing from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the course has been designed to support automotive employers in the region upskill their workforce and support … Continued
International Women’s Day at Sandwell College showcased the best of our empowering female community. We celebrated the day with thought-provoking talks by inspirational women from both inside and outside the organisation: Anti Violence Campaigner Alison Cope, Artist/Engineer and Fab Lab Manager Anne Scrimshaw, Film Director and Scriptwriter Francine Quaicoe, and survivor of bullying Balle. We … Continued
If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in professional sport, when you leave school, you’ll be bowled over by our Edgbaston Stadium Open Day! The Open Day on 10 March (12.30pm-4pm) will give Year 11 pupils a taster of the BTEC Sport, Fitness Instructing and Personal Training courses run by the Edgbaston Foundation charity through … Continued
Barbering students at Sandwell College are looking for training models to practise their haircuts and beard treatments. Models are required for full-time learners’ assessments on Monday afternoons, and Tuesday mornings and evenings, in the college’s Bliss Hair Salon. Students will practise classic styles and latest trends, under the close supervision and direction of the … Continued
Sandwell College’s effective work with the Sandwell Language Network (SLN) has been recognised at this year’s LGC Awards. Sandwell Council has been shortlisted in the Public Health category for the SLN’s important work in giving 524 vulnerable residents better access to healthcare and education. The College is one of the network’s lead partners, along with … Continued
T Level Construction learners from Sandwell College were given a real-life site experience when they toured a new build development with industry specialists Lovell. Thanks to Community Engagement Manager Earl Patrick and the team at Lovell, the students had a fantastic opportunity to explore The Junction in Oldbury – a brand new residential development featuring … Continued
Sandwell College staff have secured donations of branded sportswear to give to students in need. Through links with the Sandwell Networking Partnership our Work Experience and Student Union teams have been working with Sandwell Churches Link. Donations of brand new trainers, shoes and tracksuits, as well as sports equipment and clothing, were saved from landfill … Continued
