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Students, guests and colleagues gathered today at Sandwell College to mark Armistice Day. The student-led event began with uniformed Public Services students from The Sandwell Colleges leading a remembrance parade through the college to commemorate the memory of fallen soldiers. CEO and Principal Lisa Capper MBE, welcomed special guests to
Sandwell College was proud to host the launch of West Midlands Works, an ambitious plan to help 93,000 people into quality jobs over the next decade. The launch event, led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, saw Mayor Richard Parker, and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, The Rt
The Sandwell Colleges pledged its commitment to creating youth-ready employment opportunities, hosting the Youth Friendly Employer Accreditation Workshop for the Young Combined Authority. CEO and Principal Lisa Capper MBE welcomed the INSPIRE project team of changemakers to Central Campus, and Assistant Principal Nargis Bostan took part in the panel discussion,
The Sandwell Colleges proudly celebrated the success of apprentices and employers at this year’s Future Focus Apprenticeship Showcase & Awards, an inspiring evening that recognised the partnerships driving skills growth and opportunity across the region. Bringing together apprentices, employers, and college teams, the event showcased how collaboration helps shape the
We’re celebrating Annie, our latest Learner of the Month, as a powerful example of how perseverance and focus can drive real progress. Annie’s story was celebrated at our Learner of the Month Awards, where special guest Blind Dave Heeley OBE DL, Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands, shared an inspiring
One of our Travel & Aviation alumni Sammy Mowais is on his own unforgettable journey as part of the TUI Airline team. After completing his Level 3 BTEC Diploma at Sandwell College he is now about to embark on his third season as cabin crew, flying short and long haul.
13th – 17th October is National T Levels Week, and to mark the moment the Sandwell Colleges are taking T levels out to schools. The T Level Roadshow, sees the Sandwell Colleges taking their big yellow bus out on the road to visit a range of secondary schools across the
💛 The Sandwell Colleges came together today on World Mental Health Day for Hello Yellow, to raise vital funds and show children and young people they’re not alone with their mental health💛 Lisa Capper MBE, CEO & Principal, together with the Senior Leadership Team, took time to recognise the importance
From students to professionals, Blake and Olivia both started their journeys on our Warwickshire County Cricket Club Programme at Edgbaston Stadium. Today, they are proud members of the Warwickshire County Cricket Club team, proving it’s possible to turn your passion into a real career. Blake Quddus is now 19 and
The Sandwell Colleges are proud to continue our collaboration with the Birmingham Fashion Council and to support the success of Birmingham Fashion Week as a Diamond Sponsor. Our sponsorship helps to create opportunities for young creatives and showcase incredible talent, shaping the future of fashion and education. Now in its
Congratulations to our Business Administration apprentice Ife Opasanya, who has been shortlisted as Charity, Voluntary and Public Services Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards in partnership with Pearson. Ife says his apprenticeship at Sandwell College has been instrumental in helping him provide young people with opportunities
Eighteen Sandwell College candidates stepped closer to their career goals when they were interviewed for apprenticeship roles by leading global remanufacturer Carwood. The HR/Commercial Manager and Head of Operations for Fuel Systems for Carwood – a parts distributor and technical service provider for the automotive, off-highway, motorsport and defence industries
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