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Two managers from Carwood

Apprentices Closer To Career With Carwood

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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Sign Up For First Open Days

Plan your future here at Sandwell College. Our upcoming Open Days are on: 🔹Thursday 9 October 4pm – 7pm 🔹Saturday 11 October 11am – 3pm Our open events are the best way to see how we help students build the skills and confidence to succeed. Whether you are exploring A

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Travel student in cabin crew uniform with lecturer

Aviation Student Angelika Is Flying High With Ryanair

This week we welcomed back Travel & Aviation alumna Angelika Ratajczyk, who has secured her dream role as cabin crew over the summer. Angelika completed our Level 2 Cabin Crew course and the first year of Level 3, but then she landed a full-time role with Ryanair, which she’ll now

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Cricket alumni Davina batting

Rising Cricket Star Davina Scores Fastest Ever Women’s Hundred

Rising cricket star and successful former Sandwell College student Davina Perrin has scored the fastest-ever hundred in the women’s Hundred. Hitting a 42-ball century to help the Northern Superchargers reach the Hundred final against London Spirit in The Eliminator, Davina wowed the crowd with the second fastest century in The

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T Levels at Sandwell College: Clearing the Air on the Facts

T Levels at Sandwell College: Clearing the air on the facts

At Sandwell College, we’re committed to guiding every student through their post-GCSE options, and we know that when it comes to T Levels, myths can spread fast. Let’s separate fact from fiction and shine a light on what these qualifications truly offer. 1. Myth: T Levels “box you in” Reality:

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GCSE student celebrating her grade 6 with staff and principal

Start Your College Course & Enhance Your GCSE Grades

Were you disappointed with your GCSE results and now you’re not sure what to do next? Did you know we have a GCSE resit programme which allows you to resit your GCSE English and Maths and Functional Skills even while you are studying your main subject qualification? Sandwell College learners

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Students receiving their GCSE results with CEO & Principal Lisa Capper MBE

GCSE Success at Sandwell College

Sandwell College students are celebrating today (21st August) after receiving their Maths and English GCSE re-sit results. With the increasing importance of literacy and numeracy skills for many roles and occupations, each year students who have not managed to achieve a high-grade pass (4 or above) at school are given

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Student Mohammed with GCSE lecturers

GCSE Grades Are Blueprint For Success

A legal career awaits Mohammed who has just achieved his life-changing GCSE Maths grade 4. Currently in a voluntary role providing front of house support for the Sandwell College ESOL team, Mohammed first enrolled as an ESOL student two years ago after coming to the UK from Kurdistan as a

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Enrolment is now OPEN!

If you’re opening your GCSE results today, why not set your sights on an exciting new chapter by enrolling at Sandwell College? With over 100 courses available spanning Media, Engineering & Manufacturing, Banking & Finance, Healthcare, Health and Social Care & Construction—you’re invited to explore boldly and discover your next

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Lisa Capper MBE CEO & Principal

Good Luck from our CEO & Principal Lisa Capper MBE

Students up and down the country will be returning to schools tomorrow to collect their GCSE results, with many hoping to have obtained grades high enough to secure a place at a Further Education or Sixth Form College. But are you informed about your choices and what about those students

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Sandwell College students get set for a bright future

Sandwell College students are getting ready to embark on a bright future, after receiving their much-anticipated results for advanced level technical, vocational and professional qualifications today (Thursday 14 August). The class of 2025 has excelled in their Level 3 vocational and technical courses with the best ever results for the

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