Hands-on Introduction To Construction
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. A brilliant introduction to construction […]
Engineering Showcase Of Specialist Facilities
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 session, followed by applying soldering […]
Heritage To High Rise: Students Gain Site Experience
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 on a 100-year-old building at […]
Tourism Students Play Part In Town Of Culture Bid
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 heritage and fast‑growing arts and […]
Double Podium Finishes In West Midlands Competitions
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 modern Britain 🥇Foundation Learning student […]
Sandwell College Apprentices Part Of West Midlands Mayor’s Growth Plan Launch
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 region needs 12,000 construction workers […]
New Learning Campus Set To Transform Skills Across Sandwell
A major new Learning Campus is set to open on the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital site, marking a significant milestone in the regeneration of Smethwick and the wider Sandwell area. The campus will expand access to education, training, and professional development for residents of all ages, helping local people gain the skills needed for future […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day at The Sandwell Colleges
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 adult learners. What started as […]
Colleges Week: Celebrating Sandwell Successes
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 Civil Engineering at Aston University, […]
T Level Health Celebration Marks Completion Of Hospital Placements
The Sandwell Colleges were proud to host a special Celebration Afternoon at Sandwell Health Campus to honour our T Level Health students completing their placements with Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. The event brought together fun, teamwork and inspiration, including: – An Identify the Nursing Item challenge – A lively team quiz – Talks […]
Public Services Professionals Panel
Our Public Services students had the fantastic opportunity to meet professionals from West Midlands Fire Service, West Mercia Police, and the British Army 159 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, who joined us on campus during National Careers Week at Sandwell College. Students explored the wide range of career pathways across the services and forces, asked thoughtful […]
Unlocking New Skills and Career Potential, The Sandwell Colleges Launch Cradley Heath Skills Campus
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 of the region’s most exciting […]
