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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
This week only (wc 9 March), Sandwell College is inviting local residents to step inside our brand-new Cradley Heath Skills Campus and discover the range of opportunities available through our adult courses. From Monday to Friday between 10am and 1pm, visitors are welcome to pop in, explore the facilities, speak
Today we are celebrating higher education learners developing advanced technical and academic skills, and how The Sandwell Colleges deliver local career-focused courses that open doors to opportunity. Gerard Sokoli left Sandwell College in 2020 after completing a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering with Distinction. He went on to study
New skills and opportunities are set to be unlocked as The Sandwell Colleges officially opened their highly-anticipated Cradley Heath Skills Campus, yesterday, Monday 2nd March. Lisa Capper MBE, CEO and Principal of The Sandwell Colleges welcomed guests to the launch event which included a formal ribbon cutting ceremony for one
We’re celebrating National Careers Week 2026, and we recently hosted a fantastic day of development at The Sandwell Colleges, where over 200 learners took part in mock interviews and conversations with external employers and providers. With nearly 20 organisations in attendance, including Equans, Great British Energy – Nuclear, Hercules PLC,
This week we are celebrating #CollegesWeek2026 at The Sandwell Colleges. On Monday we’re shining a light on adult learners who are building new futures through education. With the right support, adult learning can address multiple challenges from closing skills gaps and tackling social isolation, to reducing inequality and strengthening communities.
Today colleges from across the West Midlands will unite at Cadbury Sixth Form College – part of The Sandwell Colleges – for a day of celebration and awareness raising at the first Putting the PRIDE in the West Midlands LGBTQ+ conference. The conference will shine a spotlight on the vibrant
Sandwell College was proud to host the first of the regional heats for the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists, showcasing the incredible work of the Midlands’ most creatively talented students for the third year running. We are thrilled that 33 of our Hair and Beauty students qualified for the national
The Sandwell Colleges have launched their new Engineering and STEM Virtual Skills Hub and Prospectus, offering a ladder of opportunity to young people, apprentices and adults, and showcasing the many roles and careers in engineering, advanced manufacturing and STEM. With a wide range of courses and qualifications across the Colleges,
16–18 Drop-In Application Support Session Thursday 19 February | 11am – 1pm If you’re planning to join us in September 2026, now is the time to take the next step. Places across many of our courses are filling quickly, and this dedicated 16–18 drop-in session is your opportunity to move
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (#NAW2026) we will be sharing key events and content throughout the week to showcase our work with individuals and employers. Apprenticeships provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for fulfilling careers, while helping employers build a workforce with future-ready skills. During the
Learners, colleagues and governors across The Sandwell Colleges are celebrating following their recent Ofsted inspection. The Sandwell Colleges, made-up of three colleges and several campuses across West Bromwich and Birmingham, were one of the first FE Colleges in England to be inspected under Ofsted’s new ‘scorecard’ framework launched in November.
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