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Empowering The Next Generation Of Student Leaders

We’re proud to celebrate our Student Governor and Student Union President Hasmik on successfully completing the AoC Student Leadership in FE Programme 2026. Delivered by the Association of Colleges (AoC) and the National Association for Managers of Student Services (NAMSS), this programme equips emerging leaders with essential skills in communication,

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Hands-on Introduction To Construction

We were delighted to welcome Q3 Academy Tipton students to our Construction department recently for a hands‑on carpentry experience. During their visit, students rolled up their sleeves in our workshops and built their very own bird boxes, developing practical skills and taking home a project they could be proud of.

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Engineering Showcase Of Specialist Facilities

Sandwell College recently welcomed Year 10 students from Holly Lodge School to our Engineering Showcase. During their visit the pupils explored our specialist facilities and took part in a range of practical workshops designed to develop their understanding of engineering. This included learning wiring and plug assembly in an electrical

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Construction students on a site visit

Heritage To High Rise: Students Gain Site Experience

Student plasterers from Sandwell College took part in a valuable day of site visits across Birmingham, gaining first‑hand experience of the plastering trade in modern construction, heritage restoration and refurbishment. The group visited the new hotel development at Edgbaston Cricket Club being delivered by Sisk, explored traditional lime plastering techniques

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Tourism Students Play Part In Town Of Culture Bid

Travel & Tourism students represented Sandwell College at the launch of Smethwick’s bid to become the first ever UK Town of Culture. Tunmi and Natalie joined Cllr Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council, and members of Sandwell’s Culture Forum to champion everything that makes Smethwick special: its vibrant communities, rich

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Double Podium Finishes In West Midlands Competitions

We’re shining a spotlight on Sandwell College learners who have performed amazingly well in the West Midlands Inter Colleges Competitions endorsed by WorldSkills UK. 🥇Early Years students won Gold and Silver for their Children’s Mental Health Week project 🥇ESOL student Hamid won Gold for his video presentation on life in

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Principal Lisa Capper MBE with stakeholders at the Learning Campus Launch

New Learning Campus Set To Transform Skills Across Sandwell

A major new Learning Campus is set to open on the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital site, marking a significant milestone in the regeneration of Smethwick and the wider Sandwell area. The campus will expand access to education, training, and professional development for residents of all ages, helping local people gain

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Celebrating International Women’s Day at The Sandwell Colleges

Today we’re celebrating the women who shape our colleges, our learners and our community — and we’re proud to spotlight one of them: Charmaine Bedward, Head of Section for GCSE and Functional Skills Mathematics. Charmaine’s journey with Sandwell College began decades ago, when she volunteered as a Maths tutor for

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