Jasmine has always known she wanted a career that kept her active and engaged. The idea of being confined to an office never appealed to her, she preferred being on her feet, working outdoors, and taking on practical challenges. Studying and coursework was never her strongest suit, but hands-on work came naturally. When she came … Continued
At Sandwell College, we take immense pride in recognising and celebrating the achievements of our apprentices. This National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we are thrilled to highlight two outstanding individuals, Dawid and Jay, who have excelled in their respective fields and received well-deserved recognition at The Sandwell Colleges’ Apprenticeships’ Star Awards 2025! Dawid – Engineering Finalist … Continued
Rising and inspiring stars of the future got the chance to shine at Sandwell College’s Star Awards on Monday, February 10th. The event, which marked the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week, highlighted the hard work and dedication of Sandwell College’s apprentices. The Star Awards saw an array of organisations and businesses nominate students, with more … Continued
To mark this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, we’re celebrating some of the success stories of our apprentices. Overall winners Charlotte Goode, Ben Stanford and Jake Howard were all recognised at this year’s Sandwell College Star Awards, which celebrated the outstanding achievements of our apprentices. The Star Awards saw an array of organisations and businesses nominate … Continued
Sandwell College Art alumna Amelia Fox is starting the year off right with a new promotion to Events Officer at the University of Wolverhampton. Amelia, who has a degree in Fine Art and a Masters in Arts and Project Management, has also recently had her work published in a journal as part of a project … Continued
Former star student at Sandwell College, Zakaria Ahmed is on the way up as a Global Mobility Tax Associate with Vialto Partners UK. He diligently worked his way towards a Triple Distinction Star grade in Business Studies (equivalent to A*A*A* grades at A Level!) and won Sandwell College Business Student of the Year not once … Continued
A former Public Services student at Sandwell College has been recognised with the Chief Superintendent’s Commendation Award. Since completing his studies in 2018, Vlad has gone on to build a successful career with West Midlands Police, demonstrating dedication and courage in his role. His recent award celebrates selfless bravery in protecting others, going above and … Continued
Talented Art & Design Sandwell College students are bringing their creativity to West Bromwich, transforming the Bus Station Community Hub. Our Level 3 Year 2 Extended Diploma in Art & Design students have been hard at work, applying their creative and technical skills to an exciting work experience project with West Bromwich Community Hub and … Continued
Meet Maya Ghazal, a former engineering student at Sandwell College, who continues to inspire the world with her extraordinary achievements. Maya is the world’s first female Syrian refugee pilot, a trailblazer who exemplifies the power of resilience, determination, and education. After completing her degree in Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies at Brunel University, she joined … Continued
Our second-year T Level Engineering students had an exceptional opportunity to visit hydraPower dynamics Ltd., a prominent leader in the Engineering and Manufacturing industry. The visit began with a warm welcome from Sonia Smalling, HR Business Partner, followed by an engaging introduction from Patrick Browne, Managing Director. Patrick shared an insightful overview of the company, … Continued
