Sandwell College Supporting Vibrant Community at Vaisakhi Celebrations
Sandwell College staff demonstrated their commitment to supporting their local community as they joined the Vaisakhi celebrations in Smethwick. Tens of thousands of people turned out to enjoy the annual Sikh event on Sunday which marks the birth of the Khalsa on April 13 and the establishment of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh […]
Sandwell College is Headline Sponsor of the UK’s Largest Celebration of Careers
We are proud to be a headline sponsor of The National Apprenticeship & Education Event this year. Taking place on Thursday, April 25 at Millennium Point in Birmingham from 9.30am to 3pm, this event welcomes visitors and exhibitors from across the Midlands, and is perfect for school and college students from year 10+ as well […]
Tenacious College Careers Team Clinches Prestigious Award
Sandwell College Careers team is celebrating the culmination of three years’ hard work by clinching a prestigious award for its high-quality provision. The Quality in Careers Standard recognises the team’s outstanding contribution to enhancing the employability of the college’s alumni, focusing on personal development, industry partnerships, and innovative career workshops. Three years ago, the journey […]
School of Management and Inclusive Management Leadership FAQs
If you’re serious about being a better manager, we can give you the tools to succeed. If you’ve got questions about our School of Management and Inclusive leadership courses we have tried to help below. What are CMI Qualifications? The CMI is the only chartered professional body dedicated to promoting the highest industry standards […]
Bridgette Bennett and the School of Management & Inclusive Leadership – An Introduction
Bridgette Bennett has almost 30 years’ experience of working in the Further Education Sector. During this time, she has held a variety of senior curriculum management and business development roles within several West Midlands Colleges. Bridgette is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of effective management and leadership within organisations. This passion has led […]
More funding announced for Midland Met Learning Campus which will train over 1,280 students every year
A multi-million-pound training hub giving thousands of local people the skills they need to secure local jobs is set to receive funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Sandwell College Representatives were invited to the site of the new Midland Metropolitan Learning Campus in Smethwick by the Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street. […]
New £5.1m STEM Education and Training Centre Opens in West Bromwich
On Tuesday 19th March, we officially opened the new, £5.1m education and training centre for advanced courses in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in the heart of West Bromwich town centre. Funded by Sandwell College, the Towns Fund and the Department for Education, the ‘Central Saint Michael’s: Sandwell Science, Engineering & Manufacturing Centre’ welcomed […]
5 Inspiring Reasons To Be At Our Next Open Day
Sandwell College boasts a range of state-of-the-art learning facilities, professional connections with local employers, and over 100 courses for students to choose from. Here are five inspiring reasons for you to join us at our next open days on Thursday June 13 and Saturday June 15 and see for yourself why you should study with […]
BTECs Vs T Levels Vs Apprenticeships
At Sandwell College, we have a huge range of courses on offer and different types of qualification. Picking the right route for you after GCSEs is important and you need to gain an understanding of the different types of qualification on offer to work out which route works best for you. What’s important is matching […]
How To Choose The Right Course at Sandwell College
Choosing your College course is not always easy, especially given the wide range of courses there are on offer to you! So we’ve come up with 6 top tips to make this decision less daunting. Look at all the courses on offer. Here at Sandwell College, we have one of the largest course offers in […]
Star Apprentices
Sandwell College’s Apprenticeship Star Awards Ceremony was the grand finale of our activities for National Apprenticeship Week 2024. The College’s Skills Division (now known as Tomorrow’s People) were delighted to be able to celebrate students’ success and recognise their hard work.
Record University Applications Swiftly Processed by Sandwell College Careers Team to Beat UCAS Deadline
A tireless Careers Team worked round the clock to process record numbers of university applications ahead of the cut off time. Numbers of students applying for higher education places at all Sandwell College sites has now topped 1300. Careers Coordinator and Adviser, Andrew Farthing, said: “Ahead of the 6pm UCAS deadline on 31st January, the […]
