Sandwell College’s Fab Lab featured on last night’s BBC Midlands Today as part of a round up on the Sandwell Arts Festival – happening this weekend! Manager Anne Scrimshaw was the star of the show as she explained how she made giant bees buzz around the amazing ceramic garden that has now taken over the … Continued
New employers are bringing the benefit of their experience to help create exciting enrichment opportunities for Sandwell College’s Health & Social Care students. The newly-formed Healthcare Employers Advisory Board has now met twice – with many new employers joining since its initiation in May, and even more partnerships in the pipeline. During the latest meeting employers participated … Continued
The best business talent and innovation was celebrated at a glittering Sandwell Business Awards ceremony last night. The event was hosted by ITV Central presenter Sameena Ali-Khan. Adrian Bailey, MP for West Bromwich West, was a special guest at the ceremony organised by Sandwell College, Sandwell Council and the Think Sandwell team, and the … Continued
A Sandwell Academy student got her career off to a great start on a work experience placement at Sandwell College. Harkeerat Kaur, who hopes to set up her own blog, is a keen creative writer and aspiring journalist. She said: “Doing work experience at Sandwell College allowed me to get a real feel of how … Continued
Sandwell College has become the first college in the extended West Midlands area to be accepted into a local Dementia Action Alliance. As a result students at the college’s Health, Care and Life Sciences Skills & Careers Academy are set to gain an advantage in their university applications with Dementia Friends training. Universities are now requiring healthcare … Continued
Ranked number one shot putter, Sandwell College lecturer Rachel Wallader has been selected to represent Great Britain in the European Athletics Championships, and is on course to go to Rio. After regaining her British Championship title in the Women’s Shot Put with a distance of 16.67m at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, Rachel will be continuing her Olympic bid in … Continued
Three computing students have developed the innovative R2U Road to University app, after gaining inspiration from their course lectures, and are hoping to make it a commercial success. Creators Kieran Dee, Josh Oakley and Mukesh Jassal have designed the app to calculate numbers of UCAS points from students’ current grades, and to compile a list … Continued
Central Sixth students took inspiration for their applications to Oxford University by visiting the renowned institution. Eleven AS Level learners spent a whole day in Oxford, attending events, talking to staff and students and getting answers to their questions. They are pictured here at the entrance to the historic Worcester College. During a week of activities designed to raise aspirations, … Continued
Strong partnerships are being forged with healthcare employers and Sandwell College in a bid to shape future training. Camino Health Care, Community Engagement Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Learning and Development Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Learning and Development West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, Project Management Birmingham Women’s Hospital … Continued
Crowds flocked to Central Sixth for a really successful community fun day! Face painting, camper van selfies, street theatre and a gameathon all added up to an action packed day for visitors.
