National Careers Week 2026: 200+ Student Interviews With 20 Different Employers
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, Mondelez International, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, […]
Celebrating Colleges Week 2026
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. Wayne is studying for a […]
Colleges Unite To Put The PRIDE In The West Midlands
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 and diverse LGBTQ+ college communities […]
Midlands Talent Shines As Sandwell College Hair & Beauty Students Qualify For National Finals
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 finals to be held in […]
The Sandwell Colleges Launch New Engineering and STEM Virtual Skills Hub for Future-Ready Training
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, the Virtual Skills Hub will […]
Building Work-Ready Mindsets Through Maths Challenge
Motivated maths students at Sandwell College embraced the power of numbers in MEI’s Further Education Maths Challenge. The confidence-boosting college final featured a mix of kahoot quizzes and dominoes competitions, celebrating mathematical thinking and highlighting the essential role numeracy plays, with winners’ medals, awards and vouchers presented by Senior Vice-Principal – Quality and Student Success, […]
High Sheriff Celebrates Learners Of The Month
Dedication, progress and ambition have been celebrated by the High Sheriff of the West Midlands as he presented the latest Learner of the Month Awards at Sandwell College. We were honoured to welcome Mark Smith for the award celebrations hosted by our CEO & Principal, Lisa Capper MBE. Mark spoke about the role of the […]
Elevating Clinical Education With Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Health and Social Care teams from Sandwell College recently took part in a Train-the-Trainer workshop at the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity headquarters, exploring advanced simulation activities and immersive room technology. The Mastering Clinical Skills Teaching session focused on: effective teaching approaches creating safe learning environments integrating technology into clinical skills delivery clinical observations, reflective practice, […]
Sandwell Successes: First Responder Haydar Returns To Inspire Public Services Students
One of our successful Public Services alumni, Haydar, recently returned to inspire the next generation of Sandwell College learners with his own university and career journey. Haydar left Sandwell College last year with a Distinction in Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services. He is now working as a first responder for […]
Start 2026 Strong With Sandwell College Open Days
Start 2026 strong and sign up for the first Sandwell College open days of the year. This is your chance to see what college life is really like, explore 100+ courses, and picture yourself as part of one of the West Midlands’ most exciting learning communities. If you’re starting to think about your future after […]
GCSE Passes Secure Students’ Future Success
A huge well done to our Sandwell College students who passed their GCSE Maths and English exams today. Thanks to the college’s resit programme, which allows students who narrowly missed out on their grades at school, to continue with their main course of study while retaking their GCSEs alongside, their hard work, resilience and determination […]
Wrapping Up Year In Style
We’re wrapping up the year in style and celebrating some of Sandwell College’s best Beauty moments from 2025. It was definitely a ‘Ding Dong’ moment when professional make-up artist and photographer Rahual Das from BBC Three’s Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star returned to run masterclasses for our Beauty Therapy learners. Rahual shared the latest […]
