Alumni Alex: From Builder’s Assistant to Award-Winning Architectural Student
The journey isn’t defined by how you start, but by how you finish. When former Sandwell College student Anargyros (Alex) Tsochan moved to the UK from Greece, he knew just a few words of English. To support his family, Alex worked part-time as a builder’s assistant. At the same time, he threw himself into learning […]
Mock interviews help prepare students for future success
Before the Easter break, the careers team at Sandwell College delivered a fantastic opportunity for students to boost their career confidence by organising mock interviews for over 120 Level 3 students across a range of curriculum areas. This initiative allowed learners to develop and improve essential employability skills, including communication, professionalism, and interview techniques, all […]
The Addams Family takes the stage at Sandwell College
The curtain rose to laughter and applause on the opening night of The Addams Family at Sandwell College, as students delivered a wonderfully weird and wickedly funny performance of the Young@Part Edition of the Broadway hit. From the moment the audience stepped into the world of the delightfully macabre Addams clan, it was clear this […]
Student Leaders Speak Up: Sandwell Colleges Represent at National NUS Conference 2025
We were incredibly proud of our Student Union President, Anmoldeep, and Emmanuel, Student Union Secretary at Cadbury Sixth Form College who recently represented The Sandwell Colleges at the National Union of Students (UK) Conference 2025. Held annually, the NUS Conference brings together student union representatives from across England to discuss the most pressing issues facing […]
Cradley Heath Skills Campus: shaping the future for our learners
Curriculum teams from across Sandwell College recently came together at the Cradley Heath Skills Campus site to see the latest progress on one of the region’s most exciting new developments. Staff from Construction, Health and Social Care, ESOL, Foundation Learning, Finance, IT, and Estates were invited to explore the campus in progress and contribute ideas to […]
Celebrating Bashir – Highly Commended in the Lord Lieutenant’s Young Active Citizens Award 2025.
Celebrating Bashir – Highly Commended in the Lord Lieutenant’s Young Active Citizens Award 2025. We’re incredibly proud of Bashir, a learner at Sandwell College, who has been recognised in this year’s prestigious West Midlands Lieutenancy Young Active Citizens 2025 Awards. His commendation is a powerful reflection of his resilience, determination and commitment to building a […]
Reset Your Mindset Without The Stress At Sandwell College
Did you know about the extensive support packages we offer for every student at Sandwell College? If you need help to reset your mindset and reach your career goals without the stress, we can offer you all the support you need to succeed. We understand that studying isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created a […]
Mayor Richard Parker Visits Sandwell College
It was a privilege to welcome Mayor Richard Parker of the West Midlands Combined Authority to Sandwell College. The Mayor met with CEO & Principal Lisa Capper MBE, Deputy Principal Asa Gordon, wider college teams and learners to explore the vital role of real-world skills in engineering and workforce development. The visit focused on several […]
Hairdressing Winners On Their Way To National Finals
Congratulations to all of our highly talented hairdressing competitors from Sandwell College who made it through to national finals. The following students were all placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the AHT Midland Regional Finals, hosted by us this week for the second year running, and they will now travel to Blackpool next month. A […]
Life-Changing Chance Of A Lifetime In USA For Sport Students
Sandwell College Sport students jetted off on a life-changing trip to America, getting a taste of elite athletics and experiencing the electric atmosphere of a New York Knicks game. Enhancing their skills and boosting their employability in New England, as part of the government-funded Turing Scheme, learners got to: – tour the world-famous Fenway Park, […]
Careers Insight For Travel Students At Butlin’s Minehead
Travel & Hospitality students from Sandwell College got a behind-the-scenes insight into what a Butlin’s career could be like for them. Learners joined the recruitment team at Butlin’s largest resort in Minehead for an interactive careers workshop. After participating in an informative interview workshop, our students competed in a very energetic scavenger hunt around the […]
Sandwell College Proud To Host Midland Hairdressing Finals
Highly talented hairdressing students from Sandwell College showed off their creative flair and sharpened their technical skills in the tough world of competition at the AHT Midland Regional Finals. Once again we were proud to host the heats for the second year running, with 72 learners from Sandwell competing out of a total 272 learners […]
