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Employers from across the West Midlands are being invited to join an exclusive breakfast event at Sandwell College to explore a smarter, faster way to recruit through Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs). Hosted by Sandwell College in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employer Breakfast will take
The Sandwell Colleges are proud to announce they have been honoured with the highly prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of their pioneering project on work experience for young people and their partnership with hydraPower dynamics. The accolade celebrates the impressive impact of the Colleges’ ground-breaking collaboration with the
If you’re applying to university in the UK, you’ve probably come across UCAS points – but what exactly are they, and how do they work? In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know, including how many UCAS points different qualifications are worth, how to calculate your total,
The Sandwell Colleges yesterday welcomed the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Rt Hon Peter Kyle, to their brand-new £9.3 million Cradley Heath Skills Campus for a showcase of skills, training opportunities and employer partnerships. CEO and Principal of The Sandwell Colleges, Lisa Capper MBE, welcomed the Business Secretary
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,
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.
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
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
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
A new Community Hub in Tipton will support skills development and create pathways into apprenticeships across the highways and infrastructure sector. Developed by Doocey Group, the hub will provide a dedicated space for training and engagement, supporting progression into careers in civil engineering and utility infrastructure. Sandwell College is working
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
The Sandwell Colleges were delighted to join The Mayor for the West Midlands as he launched the Building Growth Action Plan, turning the region’s building boom into an opportunity for 12,000 young people. Key stakeholders and partners at the launch included the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) who estimate the
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Sandwell College is the largest provider of 16-19 study programmes in the West Midlands, preparing learners for higher education, apprenticeships, and successful careers.
Are you 16-18 years old and still deciding your next step for September 2026?
Come along to our ‘Secure Your Place’ Evening and chat with our curriculum teams. Apply on the night and walk away with your offer.
21 May, 4PM – 6PM
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