The Titan Award finalists have been announced for 2023 – and three of the four nominees for Further Education/Higher Education Student of the Year are from the Sandwell Family of Colleges! – Grace Malam is a Dental Nursing Apprentice – Rebecca Holden is a Health & Social Care Apprentice – Zainab Mallah is an A … Continued
We are thrilled to host West Midlands Deputy Lieutenant Dr M Sakhawat Hussain today for our Big Coronation Street Celebration in the atrium. Many of our students from Early Years to Foundation Learning and Creative Industries have been busy making big preparations for this event to commemorate the historic Coronation of King Charles III. Creating … Continued
We all know about that vicious cycle that gets in the way of our route to career success. Can’t get a job without previous experience but can’t get experience without having a job. So frustrating! So just what are we meant to do? Is there a way around the problem, and how do we … Continued
Why are some people so passionate about their job and career? Is it because finally they are doing what they’ve always wanted to do, and so feel more fulfilled? We find out more from our adult learners Fabiana and Hina, who share with us why now is the perfect time for them to fulfil … Continued
Terry talks college apprenticeships, his communications career taking off and big life changes Life has changed a lot for Terry. At not far off 24 our former Sandwell College apprentice has already packed so much into his early career. After a big move to Birmingham, he is now enjoying new opportunities in local and … Continued
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
